Photosynthesis

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    • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce food
    • the energy required for photosynthesis comes from the sun
    • Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll found in chloroplasts
    • Some of the glucose produced is used immediately for respiration
    • Glucose not used for respiration is used to synthesise starch, cellulose, lipids, amino acids and proteins
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