Plants make their own food through_____.
photographs
photosynthesis
photoplasm
photofilm
photo finish
photosynthesis
Xylem
A)the process by which water is given off from plants
B)openings in the skin of a plant, used for gas exchange
C)a strong, central root
D)the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves
E)having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants
D) the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves.
Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. To arrive at this answer, you can break down the question and consider each option.
1. "Photographs" are images captured by a camera, so it is not relevant to the process of plants making their own food.
2. "Photosynthesis" is the correct answer. It is a biological process wherein plants use light energy, typically from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar). This glucose serves as the plant's source of energy.
3. "Photoplasm" is not a recognized term. It is likely a combination of "photo" (light) and "plasm" (meaning a jelly-like substance inside cells). However, it does not relate to the process of plants making their own food.
4. "Photofilm" refers to a thin film used in photography, specifically in cameras or for developing photos. It is unrelated to the process of photosynthesis.
5. "Photo finish" is a term used in sports to refer to a very close race where the winner is determined by analyzing a photograph taken at the exact moment of crossing the finish line. It is not related to how plants make their own food.
In conclusion, the correct answer is "photosynthesis."