Question

Which best explains what happens to the carbon atoms in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?A They are incorporated into molecules of sugar.They are incorporated into molecules of sugar. B They are transformed into oxygen atoms.They are transformed into oxygen atoms. C They are broken down into subatomic particles.They are broken down into subatomic particles. D They are destroyed to release energy.They are destroyed to release energy.

Answer 1

Answer:

A They are incorporated into molecules of sugar.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the metabolic process whereby sugar molecules are synthesized by plants in the presence of sunlight (light energy). For this process to occur, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are needed as reactants from external sources. Hence, the photosynthetic equation is as follows:

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

According to this question, the carbon atoms in carbon dioxide are incorporated into sugar molecule (glucose). It takes 6 carbon atoms to produce one glucose molecule (C6H12O6). This process involves series of reaction in the light-independent stage of photosynthesis to occur.