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Main Entry: pho·to·syn·the·sis
Pronunciation: -'sin(t)-th&-s&s
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin
Date: 1898
: synthesis of chemical compounds with the aid of radiant energy and especially light; especially : formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and a source of hydrogen (as water) in the chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants exposed to light
- pho·to·syn·the·size /-"sIz/ intransitive verb
- pho·to·syn·thet·ic /-sin-'the-tik/ adjective
- pho·to·syn·thet·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
In general, organisms that obtain their energy from sunlight are called ________.
Is is photosynthetic? If not, what would the answer be? Thanx!
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