Answer to Question #157216 in Biology for Bryan

Question

What is the process many autotrophs go through to convert solar energy into chemical energy

Answer 1

Autotrophs use photosynthesis to convert solar energy into chemical energy. For example, plants use solar energy to obtain free protons and electrons from water molecules to produce ATP and NADPH that are further used for the fixation of carbon dioxide and synthesis of carbohydrates. As a result, solar energy is transformed into chemical energy.