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Where did the carbon found throughout the body of a plant originate?.
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Where did the carbon found throughout the body of a plant originate?.

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The carbon comes from carbon dioxide used during photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants convert the sun's energy into chemical energy which is captured within the bonds of carbon molecules built from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water.
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