Why is sunlight necessary for photosynthesis?

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Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis, the sun provides the initial energy that starts the cycle of photosynthesis The energy from the light causes a chemical reaction that breaks down the molecules of carbon dioxide and water and reorganizes them to make the sugar (glucose) and oxygen gas.

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