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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

to capture light energy, convert some of it into chemical energy, and store it in the form of carbohydrates for other life forms to use
to capture light energy and release oxygen into the atmosphere, so that the level of oxygen in the atmosphere increases
to take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere so that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is reduced

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Photosynthesis is the process used by plants to grow, utilizing the sun's energy by taking C₂O + H₂O, use the sun's rays and combine them to form Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) + H₂O.
Glucose is a carbohydrate, so the answer is A.
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the last one is photoysinthisis i think
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