In photosynthesis, CO2 carbon atoms are transformed to glucose carbon atoms. (a) Are the CO2 carbon atoms being oxidized or reduced in this process? (b) Do the CO2 carbon atoms move to a higher or lower energy state in this process?

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In photosynthesis, CO2 carbon atoms are transformed to glucose carbon atoms.

(a) Are the CO2 carbon atoms being oxidized or reduced in this process?

(b) Do the CO2 carbon atoms move to a higher or lower energy state in this process?

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Photosynthesis is a process in which green plants make their food by using carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll in the presence of sunlight. 

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