Question

Is the process of using energy from the sun and matter from surroundings to produce sugars that store energy in chemical bonds

Answer 1

Yes, the process you are describing is called photosynthesis. It is the process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide (matter from surroundings), and water into glucose (sugar) molecules. These glucose molecules store energy in their chemical bonds and serve as a source of energy for the organism.