Carbohydrates Production in Photosynthesis and Chemosynthesis

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Question:

In both photosynthesis and chemosynthesis:

carbon dioxide is produced. carbohydrates are produced. oxygen is produced. carbon dioxide and oxygen are produced.

Answer:

In both photosynthesis and chemosynthesis, carbohydrates are produced.

  • Photosynthesis involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a carbohydrate) using sunlight, and it typically produces oxygen as a byproduct.
  • Chemosynthesis involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and other inorganic compounds into carbohydrates, using energy derived from chemical reactions (often involving sulfur or methane) rather than sunlight. Oxygen is not produced in chemosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is that carbohydrates are produced