Which of the Following Sequences CORRECTLY Represents the Flow of Energy

Question

Which of the following sequences CORRECTLY represents the flow of energy through living systems?
A)light $\rightarrow$ photosynthesis $\rightarrow$carbohydrate $\rightarrow$ cellular respiration $\rightarrow$ ATP $\rightarrow$ heat
B)water $\rightarrow$ photosynthesis$\rightarrow$carbohydrate$\rightarrow$ cellular respiration $\rightarrow$ ATP $\rightarrow$CO2
C)water $\rightarrow$ photosynthesis $\rightarrow$carbohydrate $\rightarrow$ cellular respiration $\rightarrow$ ATP $\rightarrow$ water
D)light $\rightarrow$ photosynthesis $\rightarrow$carbohydrate $\rightarrow$cellular respiration $\rightarrow$ ATP $\rightarrow$ water
E)CO2$\rightarrow$ photosynthesis $\rightarrow$ carbohydrate $\rightarrow$ cellular respiration $\rightarrow$ATP $\rightarrow$ heat

Accepted Answer

The flow of energy through living systems begins with light energy being used in photosynthesis to create carbohydrates, which are then broken down through cellular respiration to produce ATP, which can be used for metabolic processes. Heat is also generated as a byproduct of cellular respiration.