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  • Photosynthesis: How Plants Convert Sunlight to Energy & Sugars
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    Photosynthesis uses the energy of sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and high-energy sugars.

    Here's why the correction is important:

    * Oxygen is a product, not a source of energy: Photosynthesis produces oxygen as a byproduct, not as a way to store energy.

    * Sugars are the energy storage: The primary energy-rich product of photosynthesis is glucose, a type of sugar. This sugar is used by the plant for growth, reproduction, and other life processes.

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