Question

what happens when green plant leaves absorb energy from the sun? a. plants get too warm. b. more green color is produced. c. sugars are produced. d. green leaves turn red.

Explanation:

Plants use sunlight in the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and water and, using the energy from sunlight, produce glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. Option A is incorrect as the main purpose of absorbing sunlight is not to over - warm the plant. Option B is wrong because chlorophyll (the green pigment) is already present and its production is not the direct result of just absorbing sunlight energy in the context of the main process. Option D is incorrect as green leaves do not turn red just because they absorb sunlight (this is a more complex process related to other factors like autumn changes which involve more than just sunlight absorption).

Answer:

C. Sugars are produced.