In the carbon cycle, atmospheric carbon dioxide is incorporated into carbohydrates in plant tissues through the process of photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This process occurs primarily in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where chlorophyll captures light energy to drive the chemical reactions. As a result, carbon becomes a vital component of organic matter in plants, which is then passed through the food chain.
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