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What is the source of the carbon atoms in a plant's cell ?
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A)
They were created as the plant grew
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B)
The sun
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C)
Water molecules
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D) the environment

Answer 1

Answer: The environment

Step-by-step explanation:

Plants get the majority of the carbon atoms in the form of carbon dioxide during the process of Photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis is the process of making food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide in the presence of chlorophyll. These react to form glucose which further converts into cellulose.

Glucose contains carbon atoms in it.

The carbon dioxide is obtained from the environment. Hence, we can say that source of carbon atoms is the environment.

The sun does not contain any carbon atoms.

Water also does not contain any carbon atoms.