Question

How do organisms use carbohydrates that is produced by photosynthesis?

Answer 1

The organisms utilize carbohydrate produced in photosynthesis by oxidation in respiration.

Explanation:

1. The organisms utilize carbohydrate produced in photosynthesis by oxidation through the respiration process. In the Eukaryota, mitochondria are the site of oxidation.
2. The produced carbohydrate (glucose) is directly utilized in green plants and excess is stored in starch. The starch is the main source of carbohydrate for all other heterotrophs.
3. The respiration is performed by aerobic and anaerobic process. In aerobic respiration, the carbohydrate (monosaccharide) is completely oxidized, while in an-aerobic the carbohydrate incompletely oxidized.
4. The stored energy in the carbohydrate energy is released during the oxidation, which is stored in ATP. The ATP is the treasure of energy for all the organisms which help in performing the vital functions. Thank you