Why is sunlight important for a plant to make its food?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in the form of glucose (sugar) and other organic molecules. This process can be represented by the following equation: $$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{light energy} Show more…
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