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Leaf Structure and Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis. Green plants (producers) can use light energy to make their own food This process is called photosynthesis Green plants are green because they contain a chemical called chlorophyll . This chemical is used to trap light energy.
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Photosynthesis • Green plants (producers) can use light energy to make their own food • This process is called photosynthesis • Green plants are green because they contain a chemical called chlorophyll. This chemical is used to trap light energy. www.assignmentpoint.com
Chlorophyll is contained in the chloroplastsof plant cells • Light energy is used to change carbon dioxideand water into starch and oxygen • The word equation for photosynthesis is carbon + water starch + oxygen dioxide Light energy www.assignmentpoint.com
Structure of a leaf www.assignmentpoint.com
Starch Test a Leaf www.assignmentpoint.com