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Cells in a plant root are non-photosynthetic, but they still depend on the light energy harvested during photosynthesis in leaves. In what form is the light energy transferred to the root cells?.

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Step-by-step explanation:

the light energy is converted to heat energy in order to break the covalent bonds in the water molecules that are combined with CO2 to create glucose

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