ATP and photovoltaic cells are similar because(1 point)
Responses
they are both key components of solar panels.
they are both key components of solar panels.
they are both key components of plant cells.
they are both key components of plant cells.
they both use energy transport chains.
they both use energy transport chains.
they both produce chemical and electrical energy.
they both produce chemical and electrical energy.
they both produce chemical and electrical energy.
Which molecule is a high-energy output of the light reactions?(1 point)
Responses
ADP
ADP
oxygen
oxygen
hydrogen
hydrogen
ATP
ATP
In photosynthesis, light energy is(1 point)
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stored as chemical energy.
stored as chemical energy.
stored as short-term energy.
stored as short-term energy.
released as usable energy.
released as usable energy.
captured as thermal energy.
stored as chemical energy.
Which is a simplified equation for photosynthesis?(1 point)
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carbon dioxide + oxygen + light → sugar + water
carbon dioxide + oxygen + light → sugar + water
carbon dioxide + water + light → sugar + oxygen
carbon dioxide + water + light → sugar + oxygen
sugar + water → carbon dioxide + oxygen + light
sugar + water → carbon dioxide + oxygen + light
water + oxygen → carbon dioxide + sugar + light
carbon dioxide + water + light → sugar + oxygen
Glucose is a carbohydrate formed by using energy to convert carbon dioxide and water bonded glucose molecules. What type of reaction does this represent?(1 point)
Responses
ATP
ATP
dehydration synthesis
dehydration synthesis
photosynthesis
photosynthesis
cellular respiration
dehydration synthesis
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given options one by one:
1. "They are both key components of solar panels."
This option is incorrect because ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that acts as the primary energy source for many cellular processes in living organisms, while photovoltaic cells are devices that convert sunlight into electricity in solar panels. While both ATP and photovoltaic cells are involved in energy processes, they are not directly related in terms of being components of solar panels.
2. "They are both key components of plant cells."
This option is incorrect as well. ATP is a molecule found in all living cells, including plant cells, where it plays a crucial role in powering various cellular activities. On the other hand, photovoltaic cells are not components of plant cells but are man-made devices used to harness solar energy.
3. "They both use energy transport chains."
This option is correct. Both ATP and photovoltaic cells utilize energy transport chains in their respective energy conversion processes. In the case of ATP, energy is stored in the molecule through a series of chemical reactions in metabolic pathways. Photovoltaic cells, on the other hand, use energy transport chains made up of semiconductors to convert solar energy into electricity.
4. "They both produce chemical and electrical energy."
This option is incorrect. While both ATP and photovoltaic cells are involved in energy conversion processes, they produce different types of energy. ATP is responsible for producing chemical energy, which is readily available for cellular use. Photovoltaic cells, on the other hand, produce electrical energy by converting solar energy into electricity.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "They both use energy transport chains."