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How does photosynthesis create food for people?
An equation for photosynthesis is demonstrated highlighting that oxygen is a by-product of this reaction and also an essential component for human life. The other product of photosynthesis is glucose, which is stored by plants in fruits and used by them to grow. An explanation of how humans obtain energy from plants is also given.
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