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# El proceso de la fotosíntesis **1. Energía lumínica:** Light energy reaches the leaves and is absorbed by chlorophyll in the chloroplasts. **2. CO₂ entry:** Carbon dioxide enters the plant through the stomata in the leaves. **3. Water and mineral absorption:** Water and minerals from the soil a...

# El proceso de la fotosíntesis **1. Energía lumínica:** Light energy reaches the leaves and is absorbed by chlorophyll in the chloroplasts. **2. CO₂ entry:** Carbon dioxide enters the plant through the stomata in the leaves. **3. Water and mineral absorption:** Water and minerals from the soil are absorbed through the roots' root hairs. These combine to form raw sap. **4. O₂ release:** Oxygen is released from the leaves into the atmosphere. **5. Manufactured Sugars:** Manufactured sugars, mixed with water, form elaborated sap, distributed throughout the plant. **Diagram Explanation** The diagram shows the process of photosynthesis in a plant. A plant takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil. These travel up the stem and into the leaves. Sunlight provides the energy for the plant to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars, releasing oxygen. The arrowed lines indicate the movement of raw sap and elaborated sap through the plant's circulatory system. The diagram also shows a setup for a laboratory experiment to study photosynthesis using an aquatic plant called Elodea. **Questions** **(a) Description of Photosynthesis Stages:** [A paragraph describing stages of photosynthesis should be written to fit the space available, not a summary]. **(b) Diagram of Photosynthesis and Respiration:** [A diagram combining both photosynthesis and respiration. A detailed step-by-step procedure for the experiment should follow this]. **(c) Bubbles:** What are the bubbles in the funnel? [Answer] **(Experiment Summary and Materials):** [List of materials used in the experiment, equipment needed, and experiment steps to study the photosynthesis process].