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What chemical substances are needed for photosynthesis to take place??

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The substances needed for photosynthesis are water, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll. Photosynthesis is a process used by plants in which energy from sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into molecules needed for growth. These molecules include sugars, enzymes and chlorophyll.

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