In order to carry out photosynthesis, what are the substances that a plant must take in ? Also mention their sources.

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The substances needed by the plant to carry out photosynthesis are: Sunlight (Source: Sun) - This light energy is converted into chemical energy. Water (Source: soil) - The water molecules get split to release oxygen. Chlorophyll (Source: contained in the leaf) - chlorophyll absorbs the light energy and uses it in splitting water molecules into H+ ions and OH- ions. Carbon dioxide (Source: atmosphere) - The ${C O}_{2}$ combines with the H+ ions to form glucose.

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In order to carry out photosynthesis, what are the substances that a plant must take in ? Also mention their sources.