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What Type of Carbohydrates Do Plants Contain?

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Every green plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose through photosynthesis, a process that forms the basis of virtually all carbohydrate life on Earth. This foundational sugar is then converted into a wide range of carbohydrates that serve different purposes for the plant, from short-term energy to long-term structure.