The organelle responsible for converting sunlight energy into the chemical energy found in sugar molecules in plant cells is called the chloroplast. Chloroplasts contain a green pigment called chlorophyll, which captures light energy from the sun. This energy is then used to drive the process of photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. The glucose serves as an energy source for the plant, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere. This process is essential for the survival of plants and, ultimately, for all life on Earth, as it forms the basis of the food chain.
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