2014 · Q124
Consider the following statements describing the functions of plants
- 1Photosynthesis is a process to convert light energy from the Sun into chemical energy i.e., Carbohydrates are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.
- 2Fermentation of Zymology is a metabolic process that converts carbohydrate to alcohols and carbon dioxide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (carbohydrates from CO2 and water), and fermentation/zymology converts carbohydrates to alcohols and CO2 - both statements are correct.