Plants make carbohydrates through the process of
photosynthesis. When the leaves of the plants absorb the sunlight, they use
this energy to combine water with carbon dioxide. The by-products of mixing carbon
dioxide and water are glucose and cellulose.
Photosynthesis is a unique trait that separate
plants from other living organisms. They can provide the necessary nutrients to
help sustain themselves and survive for longer periods of time. When
carbohydrates are in excess, plants have the ability to store and use them when
one of the ingredients of photosynthesis is not available.
