Photosynthesis Process

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Objective

I can explain how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food through photosynthesis.

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Practice

4 questions

1

What are the three main ingredients that plants need to perform photosynthesis?

2

Explain the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.

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Exit ticket

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How do plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their food during photosynthesis? How do plants release oxygen as a waste product during photosynthesis?

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