The diagram below shows the process of photosynthesis.

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of photosynthesis and its function.

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, the

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consists of several distinct cycles that occur simultaneously, starting with chlorophyll absorbing green wavelengths from sunlight and ending with the release of oxygen. The

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begins when chlorophyll in the

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's leaves absorbs light energy from the sun, particularly green wavelengths. At the same time, carbon dioxide enters the leaf through tiny openings called stomata, located in the epidermis and cuticle.

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, absorbed by the

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’s roots, travels up the stem to the leaves, where it combines with carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce sugar.

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sugar provides food for the

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, supporting its growth and

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function. During photosynthesis, the

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releases oxygen and

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through the stomata.

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, known as transpiration, helps the

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maintain its

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balance. The roots absorb

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from the soil to replace what is lost through the leaves. Any excess sugar produced is stored as starch in the roots, providing energy for the

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during periods of limited sunlight or

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.