Here's how it works:

* Photosynthesis: Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose (a type of sugar) through the process of photosynthesis.

* Energy Storage: Glucose is a readily available energy source for the plant, but it can also be converted into other forms of energy storage, such as starch.

* Starch: Starch is a complex carbohydrate that plants store in their roots, stems, and leaves for later use.

So, while plants capture energy from the sun during photosynthesis, they actually store it in the chemical bonds of glucose and starch!