Photosynthesis converts the energy of light into
A) pigments.
B) chemical bond energy.
C) carbohydrates.
D) electrons and protons.
E) heat energy.

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Photosynthesis involves the conversion of light energy into chemical bond energy, which is stored in molecules such as carbohydrates. Pigments, electrons and protons are involved in the process, but they are not the end product of photosynthesis. Heat energy is not a direct product of photosynthesis either, although there may be some heat released as a result of the chemical reactions involved.

Photosynthesis Converts the Energy of Light into