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How do plants convert sunlight into usable energy?

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Plants convert sunlight into usable energy through a process called photosynthesis. This process takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where chlorophyll (a green pigment) absorbs sunlight. The energy from sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. This glucose can then be used by the plant as energy for growth and metabolism.
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