AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants are autotrophs, which means they produce their own food. They use the process of photosynthesis to transform water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into oxygen, and simple sugars that the plant uses as fuel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leaf. Plants use their leaves to make food. The plant’s leaves act like solar panels, soaking up the Sun’s energy. The leaves contain a green pigment (colored chemical) called chlorophyll, which is essential in this process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants rely on the energy in sunlight to produce the nutrients they need. But sometimes they absorb more energy than they can use, and that excess can damage critical proteins. To protect themselves, they convert the excess energy into heat and send it back out.