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Which of the options best describes the purpose of photosynthesis?

A) Store genetic information to pass onto offspring

B) Convert sunlight into chemical energy to produce a food (sugar)

C) Break down food sources to produce ATP

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Since plants are autotrophs, they produce their own food, so the purpose of photosynthesis is to transform water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into oxygen, and simple sugars that the plant uses as fuel.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

I answered this question before.

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