Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
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Objective
I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
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Key concepts
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During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
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Photosynthesis mainly occurs in the leaves of a plant, where special cells and pigments help capture sunlight.
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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for all living creatures on Earth.
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Besides sunlight, what are the two other main ingredients plants need for photosynthesis?
Which part of the plant is the main site for photosynthesis?
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“Describe the three things plants need to make their own food during photosynthesis and what the plant makes as food.”
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