Question

Where does the plants get each of the raw materials for photosynthesis?

• A. Carbon dioxide - Air through stomata
• B. Water - Soil through roots
• C. Minerals - Soil through roots
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

For photosynthesis, green plants absorb water and minerals from the soil and use the energy of the sun to synthesize sugars (carbohydrates). The carbon is obtained in the form of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through stomata. The most commonly synthesized sugar is glucose.