Structure that follows "help"

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Structure that follows "help"

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I know it's correct to say:

Chlorophyll helps plants (to) make food.

What about:

Chlorophyll helps plants IN MAKING food.
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Re: Structure that follows "help"

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Yes, both possible.
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