Here's the breakdown:
* Photosynthesis: Leaves use a process called photosynthesis to make food.
* Ingredients: Photosynthesis uses:
* Carbon dioxide (CO2): Absorbed from the air through tiny holes called stomata on the leaves.
* Water (H2O): Absorbed from the soil through roots.
* Sunlight: Provides the energy for the reaction.
* Output: The leaves create glucose (sugar) which is the plant's food, and oxygen (O2), which is released into the air.
So, while leaves use water and CO2, sunlight is essential for them to create food through photosynthesis.