Photosynthesis is a process by which green plants ________.
A
absorb oxygen
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B
prepare food
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C
generate new plants
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D
release carbon dioxide
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Solution
The correct option is B prepare food Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants synthesise food (glucose) from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll and sunlight. Carbon dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere and water is absorbed from soil by the roots. Plants release oxygen as the by-product during photosynthesis.