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Green plants are called _________________ since they synthesise their own food.


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Photosynthesis:

  1. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using light energy.
  2. Chlorophyll, a green pigment, is found in each chloroplast.
  3. They are microscopic cellular organelles found in leaves.

Autotrophs:

An autotroph is a living organism that can generate its foods from water, carbon dioxide, or different chemicals.

Final answer: Green plants are called autotrophs since they synthesize their own food.


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