C1.3 Photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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Photolysis

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The decomposition or separation of molecules by the action of light.

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Diffusion

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particles moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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Prokaryotes

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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Chloroplasts

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Organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis.

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Stomata

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Tiny openings on plant leaves and stems that allow for gas exchange.

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Chromatography

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A laboratory technique for the separation of a mixture.

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Chlorophyll

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A green pigment responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

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Pigment

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A substance that gives color to tissues or cells.

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Solvent

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A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.