During the process of photosynthesis, solar energy is converted into ___.

thermal energy

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

radiant energy

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

heat energy

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

chemical energy

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D
chemical energy

Photosynthesis is the process of utilizing and converting light or solar energy into chemical energy. Sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll of leaves. Here, light energy is converted into chemical energy and is stored as ATP molecules. This energy is used by plants for the life processes. The excess of energy is stored in the plants as complex sugar or glucose molecules.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 10 (iv)
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:
(iv) Solar energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis is a chemical process that converts ____ energy to _____ energy.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program