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Photosynthesis in Plants

Question 3 • TX-Environmental Systems B

Photosynthesis occurs when _______.

Answer
A
plants absorb energy from carbon dioxide
B
plants absorb energy from sunlight
C
oxygen concentration in the atmosphere increases
D
all of the above

Explanation

Photosynthesis begins when plants absorb energy from sunlight, which they use to make sugars from carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen is released during the process, but plants do not absorb energy from carbon dioxide. Therefore, the correct choice is “plants absorb energy from sunlight.”

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