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1-Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | a waste product produced by plants during photosynthesis that animals use for respiration |
| Photosynthesis | the process in which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar and release oxygen |
| Carbon Dioxide | a gas produced by cells during respiration; used in photosynthesis to produce sugars |
| Radiant Energy | energy from the Sun that reaches Earth as visible light and ultraviolet and infrared (heat) radiation |
| Nutrient Transport | delivery of nutrients throughout the soil to the plant |
| Stem | the part of the plant that connects the roots with the leaves and branches; transports water and nutrients |
| Root | a part of a plant that grows into the ground, absorbs water, and holds the plant in place |
| Leaves | part of the plant that is attached to the stem that captures sunlight in order to make food |
| Glucose | a compound plants use as food; sugar |
| Chemical Change | when atoms link together in new ways to form a new substance; chemical reaction |