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How Do We Use Food 5-LS1-1

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chlorophyll

the green pigment in plants that uses light energy for photosynthesis
chlorophyll Simple Definition

photosynthesis

the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food
photosynthesis Simple Definition

plant

a multicellular eukaryote that produces its own food by photosynthesis
plant Simple Definition

root

the mainly underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals
root Simple Definition

soil

the loose mixture of rock, minerals and organic matter that covers the Earth
soil Simple Definition

stomata

the small openings on a plant leaf that allows oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out
stomata Simple Definition

sun

a huge ball of very hot gases at the center of our solar system, it is a star
sun Simple Definition

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