Photosynthesis In the process of photosynthesis, plants convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (or sugar).
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Photosynthesis begins when sunlight hits the plant's leaves. The sunlight is absorbed by a green pigment called chlorophyll, which is found in the chloroplasts of the plant cells. Show more…
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