What is the process by which plants use carbon dioxide and water to make glucose using sunlight?
A
Respiration
B
Transpiration
C
Photosynthesis
D
Decomposition
Correct Answer: Option C — Photosynthesis
Explanation:
Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen in the chloroplasts of plant cells following the equation 6CO2 plus 6H2O giving C6H12O6 plus 6O2.