photosynthesis

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  1. 3. provides the light energy that is absorbed by chlorophyll in plants
  2. 6. a specialized organelle found in the plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis
  3. 7. a byproduct released into the atmosphere as a result of the splitting of water molecules during the light-dependent reactions
  4. 8. acts as a source of electrons and hydrogen ions, providing the necessary components to create glucose (plant food)
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  1. 1. the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesis foods from carbon dioxide and water
  2. 2. acts as a key reactant, providing the carbon atoms necessary to build sugar molecules (glucose) by combining with water using energy from sunlight
  3. 4. the main type of sugar in the blood and is the major source of energy for the body's cells
  4. 5. microscopic pores in the epidermis of leaves and stems that allow plants to exchange gases and regulate water loss