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Which energy-carrying molecule is produced by photosynthesis?

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Glucose.

Photosynthetic cells contain chlorophyll and other light-sensitive pigments that capture solar energy. In the presence of carbon dioxide, such cells are able to convert this solar energy into energy-rich organic molecules, such as glucose.

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Glucose

Step-by-step explanation:

Glucose, C6H12O6, is the energy-rich product of photosynthesis, a universal food for life. It is also a six-carbon monosaccharide, or simple sugar.

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