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4th Grade Science
* Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make food. A green plant makes food using light energy. Green plants get light energy from the sun.
Leaves contain a chemical called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the green matter in plants that traps light energy to produce food.
STOMATA
Tiny openings on the underside of the leaf. Stomata is similar to a human nose. Stomata breathes in carbon dioxide and breathes out oxygen. The human nose breathes in oxygen and breathes out carbon dioxide.
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Pop quiz!
Why is energy needed by plants and animals? Energy is needed for growth, repair of tissues, movement, warmth, and all other body functions.
Once again
PHOTOSYNTHESIS is the process by which green plants get light energy from the sun. This energy is collected in the plant leaves as chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps the plant produce food along with water and carbon dioxide.