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CHAPTER 7Photosynthesis:Using Light to Make Food Life in the Sun Light is central to the life of a plant Photosynthesis is the most important chemical process on Earth It provides food for virtually all organisms Plant cells convert light into chemical signals that affect a plant’s life cycle Light can influence the architecture of a plant THE BASICS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS Almost all plants are photosynthetic autotrophs (=self-feeders; they make their own food), as are some bacteria and protists On land, plants such as oak trees and cacti are the predominant producers (produce their food supp