Photosynthesis contributes to plant growth by ________.
A)taking in oxygen and making wood
B)taking in carbon dioxide and making sugars (carbohydrates)
C)synthesizing carbon dioxide and making cellulose
D)converting sugar to oxygen and water

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Glucose is a sugar that plants use for energy, and oxygen is a waste product of photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis Contributes to Plant Growth by ________