Photosynthesis
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="photosynthesis"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
The process by which plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen using chlorophyll. It is the foundation of nearly all food chains on Earth.
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