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Photosynthesis: matter and energy

NGSS·science·Grade 7·Bloom: Create·Last verified: May 18, 2026

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. Clarification: Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy. Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis.

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