Question

The word photosynthesis can be broken down into the words photo and synthesis. What do both words mean by themselves, and how can you apply that to the actual meaning of the word photosynthesis?
Practice
Answer in at least 2 complete sentences.

Answer 1

Plants absorb sunlight and turn that energy into food; the process is known as photosynthesis. This is a compound word made up of photo (which means "light") and synthesis (which means "to put together").