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How does radiant energy from the sun become chemical energy in glucose?

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The energy is stored in the chemical bonds of glucose.

The energy is stored in the water absorbed by roots.

The energy is converted directly into heat for warmth.

The energy is released as light from the plant's leaves

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The energy is stored in the chemical bonds of glucose.

Explanation: During photosynthesis, chlorophyll captures sunlight and uses that energy to convert CO2 and H2O into glucose, storing the radiant energy as chemical bond energy.