Photosynthesis is an ________ process because the free energy of the products is ________ the free energy of the reactants.

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Photosynthesis is an endergonic process because it requires the input of energy to build complex organic molecules from simple inorganic molecules. The free energy of the products (glucose and oxygen) is greater than the free energy of the reactants (carbon dioxide and water) because energy from the sun is trapped and stored in the chemical bonds of glucose.

Photosynthesis Is an ________ Process Because the Free Energy of the Products