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Photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. It is the primary means by which energy is transformed and stored in the form of chemical bonds in living organisms.

Sample Sentences:

1. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to create energy for growth and development.
2. The leaves of the plant contain chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place.
3. Photosynthesis is responsible for the production of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.
4. Algae perform photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds.
5. Understanding the process of photosynthesis is essential for studying plant biology.

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