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| − | A '''plant''' is an organism that is capable of undergoing photosynthesis; the process of extracting energy from an exogenic reaction between oxygen and carbon. Green plants owe their green color to the [[chlorophyll]] in which this reaction takes place. They are often eaten by [[goats]] and [[vegetarianism|vegetarians]] or [[veganism|vegans]]. | + | A '''plant''' is an organism that is capable of undergoing photosynthesis; the process of extracting energy from an exogenic reaction between oxygen and carbon. Green plants owe their green color to the [[chlorophyll]] in which this reaction takes place. At the center of nearly all plants is a generator, a rotating machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. They are often eaten by [[goats]] and [[vegetarianism|vegetarians]] or [[veganism|vegans]]. |
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Revision as of 18:43, 12 March 2010
A plant is an organism that is capable of undergoing photosynthesis; the process of extracting energy from an exogenic reaction between oxygen and carbon. Green plants owe their green color to the chlorophyll in which this reaction takes place. At the center of nearly all plants is a generator, a rotating machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. They are often eaten by goats and vegetarians or vegans.
Uses
In the food chain
Plants are sometimes described by pop-science writers as "natures chemical factories". They are essential to the food chain as only plants can harness the energy from sunlight and convert it to forms usable by animals. In addition to carbohydrate sources, plants can make the many vitamins that cannot be made directly by animals.
Practical uses
Plants have other uses that aren't related to food. Woody trees can be used for construction, from solid hardwood such as oak to light and flexible bamboo. Flowers that are attached to plants are used to woo mates in the animal kingdom. And of course, a beautiful autumn foliage is purely for Man to gaze upon, thus proving that the earth is 6000 years old.[1]
Footnotes
- ↑ This in-joke assumes some prior knowledge of Conservapedia.
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