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Plants use carbohydrates to build things such as cellulose. How do plants acquire these building blocks to build mass?



AThey absorb carbohydrates through the soil.
BThey absorb dissolved carbohydrates via water.
CThey make carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis.
DThey make carbohydrates through the process of cellular respiration.

Verified Answer :

CThey make carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis


Answer:

C) They make carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis

Explanation:

Through the process of photosynthesis, plants take carbon dioxide and water and turn that into glucose and oxygen. So, the bulk of a plant is mainly sugar and water. Glucose can be utilized to build many other types of carbohydrates in the plant.