Plants make their own food using carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight.
Consider the following statements regarding the ways in which carbon dioxide is “fixed” and choose the correct option.
1. Green plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose in the presence of sunlight.
2. Marine animals use carbonates dissolved in sea water to make their shells.
The process by which green plants make their own food by utilizing CO2 and water in the presence of sunlight is called__________.