Question 3 (1 point) Which statement best explains why cellular respiration in plants a other organisms is dependent on photosynthesis? a Photosynthesis absorbs excess energy produced by cellular respiration. b Photosynthesis absorbs materials that are catalyze during cellular respiration. C Photosynthesis provides the materials that fuel cell respiration. d Photosynthesis is one of the final steps in cellular respiration.

The correct answer is **c. Photosynthesis provides the materials that fuel cellular respiration.**<br /><br />Photosynthesis produces glucose (a sugar) and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water, using light energy. Cellular respiration then uses that glucose and oxygen to produce energy (ATP) for the plant's cells. The byproducts of cellular respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are then used by photosynthesis, creating a cycle.<br />