It looks like your message was cut off. However, I can help clarify the process of sugar production and use in plants based on the information provided.
In photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose, which is a simple sugar. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, primarily in the leaves. The overall equation for photosynthesis can be summarized as:
6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂
Here, glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is produced as a product of photosynthesis.
The encyclopedia entry your friend found states, “Glucose is linked together to form the carbohydrate starch.” This is accurate as well. When plants produce glucose, they can convert it into starch through a process called polymerization. Starch serves as a storage form of energy for the plant. When energy is needed, starch can be broken down back into glucose.
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