what captures energy from sunlight during photosynthesis
During the process of photosynthesis the substance that capture sunlight is called chlorophyll from chloroplasts by a 6 grader 11 years old southwood midle Vicki:) Mr. Peterse â¦ ns class.5 people found this useful.utotrophs capture energy from the sunlight by using a process  called photosynthesis. When the sunlight hits the chloroplasts, it  bounces off the electrons, creating energ â¦ y. 2 people found this useful.