Photosynthesis

Science — Second Preparatory

Common mistakes

Comparison aspect	Main idea	Keywords
Mistake	thinking that the plant gets its food from the soil. Correct: the soil supplies water and mineral salts while the plant makes its own food (glucose)	thinkingplantgetsfood
Mistake	thinking that the oxygen released comes from carbon dioxide. Correct: the oxygen comes from the splitting of water molecules	thinkingoxygenreleasedcomes
Mistake	thinking that photosynthesis happens in every part of the plant. Correct: it happens in the green parts that contain chlorophyll	thinkingphotosynthesishappensevery
Mistake	thinking that a plant respires only at night. Correct: plants respire day and night while photosynthesis needs light	thinkingplantrespiresnight

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