The processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary. During these energy conversions, some energy is

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During the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, some energy is lost in the form of heat. This is due to the second law of thermodynamics, which states that energy conversions will never be 100% efficient, and some energy will always be lost as heat. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because there is no light created during these processes, and option C is incorrect because energy is not destroyed during these processes, only converted. Option D is also incorrect because while energy is saved in the chemical bonds of glucose, water, CO2, and O2, some energy is still lost as heat during the conversion process.

The Processes of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Are Complementary