Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments. They convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen.
Think of photosynthesis like a solar-powered factory. The sun's energy (solar power) enters the plant (the factory), where it's used to combine raw materials - carbon dioxide from the air and water from the ground - to produce glucose (the product), which is food for the plant, and oxygen (a waste product that benefits us).
Chlorophyll: This is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Stomata: These are tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow for gas exchange - they're like little doors for carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit.
Glucose: A simple sugar molecule produced during photosynthesis, serving as an essential source of energy for plants.
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