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Sunlight and chlorophyll play major roles in photosynthesis. What happens when sunlight strikes a plant’s leaves?

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chlorophyll captures oxygen.
chlorophyll captures light energy
chlorophyll releases light energy
chlorophyll releases carbon dioxide

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Answer:

chlorophyll captures light energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Light has photons which are like tiny packets of energy. when light strikes chlorophyll, it captures that energy to make its electron vibrate and drive photosynthesis.

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