Why do plant cells go through the complicated process called photosynthesis?

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To produce oxygen as a form of energy
To produce oxygen as a form of energy

To darken the leaves of the plant for camouflage
To darken the leaves of the plant for camouflage

To produce carbon dioxide as a form of energy
To produce carbon dioxide as a form of energy

To produce food used later by the plant for energy
To produce food used later by the plant for energy

To produce food used by the plant to grow and function properly. Photosynthesis is the process of converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. The glucose provides energy for the plant to carry out metabolic processes, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere. Without photosynthesis, plants would not be able to produce their own food and would not be able to survive.

The primary reason plant cells go through the complicated process called photosynthesis is to produce food used later by the plant for energy.