Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, stored as carbohydrates, using carbon dioxide and water. During this process, plant roots absorb water and minerals, while leaves take in sunlight and carbon dioxide, resulting in the production of carbohydrates and the release of oxygen. This essential energy transformation supports the activities of the organisms involved.

1. Photosynthesis
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2. What is photosynthesis ?
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other
organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that
can later be released to fuel the organisms' activities
(energy transformation). This chemical energy is stored in
carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars, which are
synthesized from carbon dioxide and water – hence the
name photosynthesis.

3. What is photosynthesis ?
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4. What happens during the process.
During photosynthesis, plant roots take up water and
minerals from the soil while their leaves absorb carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere and sunlight. All these
elements combine during the process to produce
carbohydrates. Also, during the process, oxygen is released
into the atmosphere.

5. Take a test
During _______, plant roots take up water and minerals from
the soil while their leaves absorb ________from the
atmosphere and sunlight. All these elements combine
during the process to produce _______. Also, during the
process, ______ is released into the ________.

6. Photosynthesis
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