Science 101: How do plants make their own food? | NSTA

Science 101: How do plants make their own food?

Science and Children – March 2003

Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis, a term that comes from the Greek language, meaning “arranging with light.” In this article, a botanist describes the fundamental concept of photosynthesis.

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