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Plants use sunlight to convert nutrients into energy. What form of energy transfer is taking place?

The
radiant
energy of the Sun is converted into
mechanical
energy by the plants

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Answer:

light energy from the sun is converted to chemical energy which is stored in plants

Step-by-step explanation:

During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.

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