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- 9. The green pigment, chlorophyll, that is found in the chloroplasts of these cells traps light energy
- 11. This energy allows the plants to carry out metabolic functions such as growth and reproduction.
- 13. Energy is used in the process of building new tissues or growth of the plant.
- 14. The chemical process is called oxidation. It is similar to the burning of wood or coal to produce heat.
- 34. The other 10% of the water is used in chemical reactions and in plant tissues.