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Role of plants in food chains

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Plants are at the bottom of the earth’s food chains, providing energy for all life.

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How do plants produce energy?

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Plants produce energy through photosynthesis.

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What does photosynthesis produce?

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Photosynthesis produces sugar (glucose) by combining sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

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How is water used in photosynthesis?

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Water is brought into photosynthesis through the roots of the plant.

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Importance of photosynthesis for animals

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Without photosynthesis, plants wouldn’t have energy, and animals that eat them wouldn’t live or grow.