Biology

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134813448

Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.

Publisher: Pearson,

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Photosynthesis

Plants have a capacity that we humans can only imagine— the ability to produce food from sunlight. Sure, we can prepare some dishes that we can savor on, but it become possible because of the plants (as they serve as a producers of all the raw materials …

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Solution Summary: The author explains that photosynthesis is a process by which carbon dioxide and water are broken down to produce glucose molecules by using energy from sunlight.

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