General science · Difficulty 1
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Which statement best describes photosynthesis?
- the attractive force between masses
- rock formed when molten material cools and solidifies
- the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy
- cell division that produces two genetically similar daughter cells
Reveal answer and explanation
the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy
photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy. A leaf uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar.