The food prepared by plants is stored as______.

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Photosynthesis:
Photosynthesis is the process of conversion of light energy (sunlight) into chemical energy (food) by using carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll, where oxygen is evolved as a by-product.
6 CO₂ + 12 H₂O → Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) + 6 H₂O + 6 O₂
Starch (C₆H₁₀O5)_nis a complex sugar formed on joining of glucose molecules.
The food produced in the leaves are stored in the form of starch as they are insoluble in water and acts as a reserve food supply.
It can be stored in different plant parts like leaves, stems, roots, etc.
Final answer: The food prepared by plants is stored as starch.

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