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  • Chloroplasts: How Plants Harness Solar Energy for Food Production
    The organelle that uses energy from the sun to produce food is the chloroplast.

    Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and some algae. They contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs sunlight. This sunlight energy is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen, a process called photosynthesis.

    Here's a simple breakdown:

    * Sunlight + Carbon Dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen

    This glucose is the food that the plant uses for energy and growth.

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