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PLANTS

PLANTS. How do plants make their own food ? . Making food. Green plants are the only living things which can make their own food. This process is called photosynthesis . . Making food. Leaves are green in colour because they contain chlorophyll . Chlorophyll is needed in photosynthesis.

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PLANTS

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  1. PLANTS

  2. How do plants make their own food ?

  3. Making food • Green plants are the only living things which can make their own food. • This process is called photosynthesis.

  4. Making food • Leaves are green in colour because they contain chlorophyll. • Chlorophyll is needed in photosynthesis.

  5. What does the plant need ? For photosynthesis to take place a plant needs : • Carbon dioxide from the air • Light from the sun • Water from the rain • Chlorophyll from the leaves

  6. What then … ? • When the plant has all of these things … … photosynthesis can take place. • The plant produces sugar and oxygen.

  7. A closer look at photosynthesis Food out Oxygen out 1.Carbon dioxide in 2. Light in 3. Water in 4. Chlorophyll is already in green leaves

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