Green plants use carbon dioxide and water to prepare starch in the presence of sunlight by a process called __________.

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Solution

Photosynthesis :
Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food.
Photosynthesis requires sunlight, chlorophyll, water, and carbon dioxide gas.
Concluding statement
Green plants use carbon dioxide and water to prepare starch in the presence of sunlight by a process called photosynthesis.

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