Plants photosynthesize ________.
A) only in the light but respire only in the dark
B) only in the dark but respire only in the light
C) only in the light but respire in light and dark
D) and respire only in the light
E) and respire only in the dark

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Plants photosynthesize in the presence of light, but they also respire in both light and dark conditions. During photosynthesis, plants use the energy from light to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. During respiration, they break down glucose to release energy for growth, maintenance, and other metabolic processes, using oxygen and producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Both processes occur in chloroplasts and mitochondria, respectively, and are essential for plant survival and growth.

Plants Photosynthesize ________