How Do Plants Make Food?

Key Notes :

Photosynthesis:

Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of the plant.

Sunlight:

Plants need sunlight to make food.The sunlight provides energy that helps plants turn water and carbon dioxide into food.

Chlorophyll:

Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the leaves.It helps capture sunlight for photosynthesis.

Water:

Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. Water is essential for the photosynthesis process.

Carbon Dioxide:

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air through tiny openings in their leaves called stomata.

Making Food:

During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into a type of sugar called glucose.Glucose is the food that plants use for energy and growth.

Oxygen:

As a result of photosynthesis, plants release oxygen into the air.Oxygen is important for animals and humans to breathe.

Simple Equation:

The simple formula for photosynthesis is:

Carbon Dioxide+Water+Sunlight→Glucose+Oxygen

Importance:

Photosynthesis is important because it provides food for the plant and oxygen for other living beings.

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