The nutrient synthesized by plants through photosynthesis is
A
Proteins
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B
Carbohydrates
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C
Hormones
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D
Fats
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Solution
The correct option is B Carbohydrates The nutrient synthesized by plants through photosynthesis is carbohydrates. Plants are autotrophs and they synthesize their own food by the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, they convert carbon dioxide and water in presence of sunlight and chlorophyll to produce carbohydrates (glucose) and oxygen.