Which of the following is/are main purpose of photosynthesis in autotrophs?

For growth and development

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To complete carbon cycle

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To fulfill energy requirement

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To produce food for heterotrophs

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Solution

The correct options are
B To complete carbon cycle
C To fulfill energy requirement
The main purpose of photosynthesis in all autotrophs like green plants, algae, etc., is to fulfill their carbon and energy requirement. Carbon is used to make glucose molecules which are used for energy production in plants.

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