[Campbell Biology P.256] According to the text, what is the estimated annual carbohydrate pr... | Practice Question

According to the text, what is the estimated annual carbohydrate production by photosynthesis globally?

  • A: Approximately 60 trillion biology textbooks equivalent
  • B: Around 150 billion metric tons
  • C: Sufficient to reach 17 times the distance from Earth to the sun
  • D: 1,000 kg per year

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Photosynthesis makes an estimated 150 billion metric tons of carbohydrate per year'.