<human>:  Can you explain the process of photosynthesis?
<bot>: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert the energy from sunlight into chemical energy. This process begins when a plant absorbs light energy from the sun, which is then trapped by certain molecules in the leaves. This energy is used to convert carbon dioxide, which the plant takes in from the air, and water, which it takes from the soil, into sugar molecules. These sugar molecules are then used to produce energy for the plant and its growth.