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What does phontosynthesis really means?

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Photosynthesis: "Photo" meaning "light" and "synthesis" meaning "to combine" or "to put together"

Photosynthesis is the process of using the sun's energy to make food. It is used by plants.
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Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms' activities.
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