Which process in photosynthesis uses energy from the sun?
A. splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen
B. absorbing carbon dioxide
C. releasing oxygen
D. combining carbon dioxide and hydrogen
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The correct answer is B. absorbing carbon dioxide. In photosynthesis, plants use energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where pigments such as chlorophyll absorb light energy from the sun and convert it into chemical energy. This chemical energy is then used to power the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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