Carbohydrates are synthesized in plants by a process called:

Photodegradation

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Photocyclization

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Photosynthesis

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Photoaddition

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Solution

The correct option is C Photosynthesis
Carbohydrates are synthesized in plants by a process called photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organism's activities.
This chemical energy is stored in form of ATP which is used for the fixation of carbon.
$C O_{2} + H_{2} O + l i g h t \to C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + O_{2}$

So, the correct answer is option C.

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(a) decomposers
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