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Photosynthesis
Age 14 · Science
Plants use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into sugar. Oxygen is released into the air during this process.
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In the picture
- The Sun: source of light energy
- The leaf: captures light energy and makes sugar
- Water moving up the stem: carries water from the roots to the leaf
- A leaf pore: carbon dioxide enters the leaf here
- A bubble leaving the leaf: oxygen moves out into the air
Examples
- A bean plant growing on a sunny windowsill
- Grass in a park on a bright day
Key takeaways
- Plants need light, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugar.
- Photosynthesis releases oxygen into the air.
Quiz: Photosynthesis (Age 14)
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What do plants need to make sugar during photosynthesis?
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What does photosynthesis release into the air?
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What is the leaf’s main job in photosynthesis?
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