During photosynthesis, plants use light energy to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide. however, plants do not use up energy during photosynthesis; they merely con­vert it from light energy to chemical energy. this process is an illustration of

Viruses can be transmitted through air, water, food, insect bites, and direct skin contact. once a virus gains entry into the body, it invades a host cell in order to? a. synthesize antibodies for defense b. deactivate the host cell's defenses c. access cell processes for reproduction d. metabolize host proteins and grow