Photosynthesis Contributes to Plant Growth by ________

Question

Photosynthesis contributes to plant growth by ________.
A)taking in oxygen and making wood
B)taking in carbon dioxide and making sugars (carbohydrates)
C)synthesizing carbon dioxide and making cellulose
D)converting sugar to oxygen and water

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Glucose is a sugar that plants use for energy, and oxygen is a waste product of photosynthesis.