During photosynthesis, solar energy is converted to chemical energy by the chloroplasts. The process is represented by
A) carbohydrate + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.
B) carbohydrate + carbon dioxide → oxygen + water + energy.
C) solar energy + oxygen + water → carbohydrate + oxygen.
D) solar energy + carbon dioxide + water → carbohydrate + oxygen.
E) solar energy → carbohydrate + oxygen.

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The process of photosynthesis involves using solar energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates (such as glucose) and oxygen. This process is represented by the equation: solar energy + carbon dioxide + water → carbohydrate + oxygen, which is option D.

During Photosynthesis, Solar Energy Is Converted to Chemical Energy by the Chloroplasts