What function does sunlight perform in photosynthesis?

A) Sunlight converts electrons in chlorophyll to a lower energy state.
B) Sunlight converts electrons in water to a lower energy state.
C) Sunlight excites electrons in water to a higher energy level.
D) Sunlight excites electrons in chlorophyll to a higher energy level.
E) Sunlight fixes the CO2 into glucose.


Answer: D

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