What is Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to make their food. Photosynthesis takes part in the leaf of the cell in small structures called chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll. Reaction uses light, carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. The plants then use this oxygen to respire, grow and reproduce.

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