During photosynthesis sunlight allows plants to do which of the following: Produce sugar for themselves to use. Produce sugar for animals to use. Produce carbon dioxide for animals to use. Produce water for plants to use. ) Both "a" and "b".

The correct answer is **(e) Both "a" and "b".**<br /><br />Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of sugar (glucose). This sugar serves two main purposes:<br /><br />* **Produce sugar for themselves to use (a):** Plants use the sugar they produce as food for growth, cellular respiration, and other metabolic processes.<br />* **Produce sugar for animals to use (b):** When animals eat plants, they consume this stored sugar, which they then use for their own energy needs.<br /><br />Options "c" and "d" are incorrect. Photosynthesis consumes carbon dioxide and water, it doesn't produce them. Oxygen is produced as a byproduct.<br />