Theresa Mercer Author
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Biological sciences
Department of Soil Resources, Cranfield University, UK
Theresa, Department of Soil Resources, Photosynthesis is the method they use to achieve this. Photosynthesis is a process in which plants use light to make glucose from simple inorganic components such as carbon dioxide and water. During the process of photosynthesis, plants take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. ... Light energy Cranfield University, UK
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Author(s): Theresa Mercer
Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts of a plant's cells, which are small structures. Photosynthesis occurs here. In a plant, the function of chlorophyll is to absorb light, which is usually sunlight. The light energy is delivered to two different types of energy-storing molecules. Plants absorb CO2 and H2O from the air and soil during photosynthesis. Water is oxidised, which means it loses electrons, and carbon dioxide is reduced, which means it receives electrons, within the plant cell. Unlike mammals, plants have the ability to produce their own sustenance.
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