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JAMB Biology 2013 Question 20

Question 20

Respiration

The process of transforming the chemical energy of cellular fuels into high energy bonds of ATP in plants is

  1. A.photosynthesis.
  2. B.photolysis.
  3. C.respiration.
  4. D.autotrophism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (respiration.)

Explanation

Respiration breaks down food such as glucose and stores the energy released in ATP. Photosynthesis does the opposite job, trapping light energy in food.