Demonstrate that plants use photosynthesis to grow throughout their lives

By definition, photosynthesis is the process made by green plants, algae and some other forms of bacteria to make their own food by converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

So how important is photosynthesis to plants? It is as important as how humans need food in order to survive. Plants also need food and energy to survive and grow. 

Not only food is the important matter to be addressed when it comes to photosynthesis. It is also important for plants' cellular respiration. These processes are constantly made by plants throughout their entire life. 

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