DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -c)Storing Radiant Energy – plants use carbon dioxide and water from the soil to convert ATP and NADPH, resulting in the production of sugar, fatty acids, and glycerol. So, the correct answer is ‘Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Photosynthesis is the process in which plants collect radiant energy (from the Sun) and transform it into chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the plant as sugar and is available as food. The leaves of plants contain everything needed to absorb the rays of the Sun and start photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -To perform photosynthesis, plants need three things: carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight.

Detailed explanation-4: -So it is clear that the energy for photosynthesis comes from light. The process of photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy that can be used for biological processes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plants take up the water that they need from the soil through their roots. Carbon dioxide is a gas found in the air; plants can take in this gas through tiny holes in their leaves. Once they have water and carbon dioxide, they can use energy from sunlight to make their food.