Which part of the plant uses light energy of sun to build organic chemicals?

Root

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Leaves

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Stomata

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Cuticle

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Bud

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Solution

The correct option is B Leaves
Chlorophyll is the photosynthetic pigment present in chloroplasts of mesophyll cells of leaves. Thus, leaves are the part of plants that uses the light energy of the sun to build organic matter. Stomata are organs of gaseous exchange and cuticle is the protective layer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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