The Conversion of Solar Energy to Chemical Energy is Known

Question

The conversion of solar energy to chemical energy is known as ______.  
A) metabolism
B) photosynthesis
C) chemosynthesis.
D) catabolism
E) anabolism

Accepted Answer

The process of converting solar energy into chemical energy is known as photosynthesis, which is the process by which green plants, algae and some bacteria harness the energy of sunlight to create organic compounds, such as glucose, from carbon dioxide and water. Metabolism is a broader term that refers to all of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism, including the breakdown of organic compounds to release energy. Chemosynthesis involves the creation of organic compounds using chemical energy instead of sunlight, often in environments where sunlight is not available. Catabolism refers to the breakdown of organic compounds into simpler components, while anabolism involves the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler components.