what part of a plant makes sugar
chlorophyll Chlorophyll is a green pigment that is found in plants' leaves. It helps the plant make food. photosynthesis Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to make food. During photosynthesis, the plant turns sunlight, chlorophyll, and carbon dioxide into food (sugar) and oxygen. sugar Sugar is the type of food that plants make in their leaves.Sugar is also called glucose. oxygen Oxygen is a type of gas (air) given off during photosynthesis. People and animals need oxygen to breathe. carbon dioxide A type of gas (air) needed by plants for photosynthesis.