Understanding Photosynthesis: A Middle School Science Unit
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. The reaction takes place in the chloroplasts, specifically using chlorophyll to capture sunlight. Carbon dioxide from the air and water from the roots combine to produce glucose and oxygen, forming the foundation of most food chains on Earth.
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