Which statement accurately describes the energy needs for photosynthesis and cellular
respiration?
A Solar energy is needed for cellular respiration but not for photosynthesis.
B Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for both cellular respiration and
photosynthesis.
C Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for photosynthesis, and solar energy is
needed for cellular respiration.
D Solar energy is needed for photosynthesis, and chemical energy in the form of glucose is
needed for cellular respiration.

Photosynthesis is a physiochemical process by which photosynthetic organisms transform light energy into chemical energy in the form of reducing power (as NADPH) and ATP. These chemicals are used to drive carbon dioxide fixation.

Cellular respiration is an oxidative process in which free energy released from organic compounds is used in the formation of ATP. Carbohydrates are most commonly used as respiratory substrate.

So, the correct answer is option D Solar energy is needed for photosynthesis, and chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for cellular respiration.

Other options-

A Solar energy is needed for cellular respiration but not for photosynthesis-incorrect. Solar energy is required for photosynthesis.

B Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for both cellular respiration and photosynthesis- incorrect. Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for cellular respiration.

C Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for photosynthesis, and solar energy is needed for cellular respiration- incorrect. Chemical energy in the form of glucose is needed for cellular respiration, and solar energy is needed for photosynthesis.

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