Do photosynthetic plants require natural sunlight

[jgens]

I'm certain this is a silly question but: Do photosynthetic plants require natural sunlight to undergo photosynthesis, or will artificial light from flourescent lights suffice?

Thanks!

 

[DaleSwanson]

Artificial light will work. However, it takes a lot of energy to compare to what the sun gives off.

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