Which of the following is/are necessary for the process of photosynthesis in plants?

Carbon dioxide

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Sunlight

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Water

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Starch

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Solution

The correct option is C
Water

Photosynthesis converts water and carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight into food and oxygen. They produce food in the form of starch which is consumed by themselves as well as other animals. This process cannot be performed in the absence of even one of these components.

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