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Sunlight is available as a source of ene...

Sunlight is available as a source of energy . The sunlight is very much important in

A

chemosynthesis

B

photosynthesis

C

heterotrophic mode of nutrition

D

all of the above

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question:** The question states that sunlight is available as a source of energy and asks about its importance. We need to analyze the given options to determine which one directly relates to the use of sunlight. 2. **Analyzing Option 1: Chemosynthesis:** - Chemosynthesis is a process where organisms, typically bacteria, produce food using chemical reactions, often involving inorganic molecules. - Since this process does not utilize sunlight as an energy source, it is not relevant to the question. - **Conclusion:** Option 1 is incorrect. 3. **Analyzing Option 2: Photosynthesis:** - Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose. - This process directly relies on sunlight as the primary energy source, making it essential for the production of food in these organisms. - **Conclusion:** Option 2 is correct. 4. **Analyzing Option 3: Heterotropic Mode of Nutrition:** - In heterotropic nutrition, organisms cannot produce their own food and instead rely on consuming other organisms or organic matter. - Since these organisms do not use sunlight to create food, this option is also not relevant to the question. - **Conclusion:** Option 3 is incorrect. 5. **Analyzing Option 4: All of the Above:** - This option suggests that all previous options (chemosynthesis, photosynthesis, and heterotropic nutrition) are important for sunlight. - Since we have determined that only photosynthesis is relevant to the use of sunlight, this option is also incorrect. - **Conclusion:** Option 4 is incorrect. 6. **Final Answer:** Based on the analysis of all options, the correct answer is **Option 2: Photosynthesis**. Sunlight is crucial for this process as it is the primary energy source for producing food in plants and other photosynthetic organisms. ---
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