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Illuminating Photosynthesis

This feature reveals the secret of life,
     or at least it reveals a small bit.
It shows how a plant uses light from the sun
     and from this how we all benefit.

It shows you how plants create glucose.
     It shows you the cycle of gases.
It asks you some relevant questions
     that aren't asked in life science classes.


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