The fundamental energy conversion during photosynthesis is the transformation of light energy from the sun into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in the bonds of organic molecules, primarily glucose, synthesized from carbon dioxide and water. Chemical energy stored in bonds is a form of potential energy. - Option A is incorrect; while some solar energy becomes heat, this is not the primary conversion of photosynthesis. - Option B is incorrect; solar energy is not converted into kinetic energy in photosynthesis. - Option C is correct; solar energy (light energy) is captured and used to create chemical bonds in glucose molecules, storing potential energy. - Option D is incorrect; light energy is not converted into mechanical energy in photosynthesis.
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Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2017 · Topic: Photosynthesis (Ecological and agricultural importance of photosynthesis)
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