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explain how photosynthesis works in five steps.
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photosynthesis is the process by which plants use the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. in five steps: (1) light energy is absorbed by pigment molecules in the chloroplasts; (2) absorbed energy is used to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen atoms, releasing oxygen as a byproduct; (3) the hydrogen atoms are then combined with carbon dioxide molecules to form carbohydrates; (4) energy is released in the form of atp; (5) the carbohydrates are then used as fuel for the plant.
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