It can be said that the energy we obtain from foods comes from the sun. This is because:
a. oxygen is absorbed into plant leaves to create chlorophyll, which is converted to glucose.
b. light energy from the sun is used in photosynthesis to create chemical energy in the plant.
c. the sun warms the soil to create glucose in the roots of plants
d. the sun converts green leaves to seeds for energy.
e. only about half of the food we consume comes from plants.
b
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