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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| photosynthesis | the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. |
| respiration | a process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances. |
| stomata | Tiny openings called stomata allow plants to exchange gases necessary for cellular processes, such as photosynthesis. |
| guard cells | pull apart from each other, opening the stoma to allow the escape of water vapor and the exchange of gases. |