

![]() | Project title | What is photosynthesis and do plants need sunlight to photosynthesize? |
| Difficulty Level | Elementary school | |
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Description | ||
| Of all the organisms in the natural world, green plants are the only ones that manufacture their own food. This process is called photosynthesis and begins when light strikes the plant's leaves (both sunlight and artificial light can power this process). Cells in the plant's leaves, called chloroplasts, contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which interacts with sunlight to split the water in the plant into its basic components. | ||
Materials | ||
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Brief Instructions | ||
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