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what components are needed to make simple sugars through photosynthesis?
light and carbon dioxide
nitrogen and light
nitrogen and carbon
oxygen and carbon dioxide

Explanation:

The photosynthesis equation is \(6CO_2 + 6H_2O \xrightarrow[\text{Chlorophyll}]{\text{Light Energy}} C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2\). To make simple sugars (like glucose, \(C_6H_{12}O_6\)), plants need light energy (to power the reaction) and carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\), a carbon source). Nitrogen is not a key component for sugar - making in photosynthesis, and oxygen is a product, not a reactant for sugar synthesis. So the components needed are light and carbon dioxide.

Answer:

A. light and carbon dioxide