Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
A
They are identical processes occurring in different organisms.
B
Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used by cellular respiration.
C
Cellular respiration produces glucose and oxygen, which are used by photosynthesis.
D
They are completely unrelated processes.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Photosynthesis uses light energy to create glucose and oxygen. Cellular respiration then breaks down glucose using oxygen to release energy, thus the products of one are the reactants of the other.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?" is Option B: Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used by cellular respiration..
The other options — A) They are identical processes occurring in different organisms., C) Cellular respiration produces glucose and oxygen, which are used by photosynthesis., D) They are completely unrelated processes. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Photosynthesis uses light energy to create glucose and oxygen. Cellular respiration then breaks down glucose using oxygen to release energy, thus the products of one are the reactants of the other.
📚 About This GED Exam Prep Practice Question
This 3-level GED Exam Prep question from the Science topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library.
Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.
How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D),
then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a
free GED Exam Prep practice test
or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.