Asked by kendall

A plant produces its own food through the process of photosynthesis. Which of the following materials do plants need in order to perform photosynthesis?
A.
phosphorus and oxygen
B.
lipids and oxygen
C.
water and carbon dioxide
D.
nitrogen and salt

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C. water and carbon dioxide

Photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The simplified equation: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2. Phosphorus and nitrogen are nutrients plants need for growth, but they are not the main reactants in photosynthesis; oxygen is a product, not an input.