Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
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Objective
I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and air to make their own food.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Photosynthesis is the process that enables green plants, algae, and some bacteria to make their own food.
- 2
The word Photosynthesis comes from two words: Photo, which means light, and Synthesis, which means to make.
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Three elements are required for a plant to perform Photosynthesis: carbon dioxide, water, and light.
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Practice
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What does the word 'photo' mean in photosynthesis?
What is the name of the green substance inside the leaves that helps with photosynthesis?
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“Name the three things plants need to perform photosynthesis and make their own food.”
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