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Green plants make their own food (Carbohydrates) from Carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. This process is called photosynthesis 

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Steps of Photosynthesis

  1. Leaves have tiny pores called stomata
  2. These help take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen .
  3. Green leaves have a colour pigment called chlorophyll
  4. It helps to capture the sunlight .
  5. The chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, sunlight and water help to synthesise food . This process is called photosynthesis
  6. Since sunlight is required for the process, it only occurs during the day .

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