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What is photosynthesis?

  1. The process by which plants make food with light energy.

  2. The process by which cells obtain energy.

  3. The process by which the sun transmits energy.

  4. The process by which cells grow and divide.
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Explanation

Photosynthesis is the chemical process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to synthesize nutrients (food) from carbon dioxide and water using light energy. Obtaining energy from food is called cellular respiration, while cell growth and division refer to the cell cycle.

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