Give a brief description of the process of synthesis of food in green plants.
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
Green plants use a process called photosynthesis to prepare their food. The process is as follows
- Water is taken from the roots of the plant, and it is transported to the leaves of the plant.
- Carbon dioxide from the air enters the leaves through pores called stomata. This diffuses the cell containing chlorophyll.
- Water molecule is broken down into Hydrogen and Oxygen with the help of sunlight.
- Hydrogen combines with Oxygen and Hydrogen to form carbohydrates.
- Photosynthesis is represented by the following equation.
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