The synthesis of sugar molecules through the process of photosynthesis requires energy absorbed from sunlight. Bearing this in mind, what kind of reaction is photosynthesis?  

A.  exergonic
B.  endergonic
C.  catabolic
D.  feedback


B.  endergonic

Because this process requires energy input, it is an endergonic reaction.

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