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No they take in the carbon dioxide, to produce oxygen. So they produce more oxygen in dirtier (more air containg carbon dioxide) air.

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How does plants purduce food?

Green plants are the only plants that produce oxygen and make food, which iscalled photosynthesis


What gas is a byproduct and is process plants use to make their own food?

oxygen


Does any other plants give off oxygen besides trees?

Nearly all plants, as well as algae, create oxygen. In fact, all plants and algae that make their own food from sunlight, air, and water do produce oxygen. Two my knowledge, there are only a couple of types of parasitic plants that get food from other plants, and thus do not make their own food or oxygen.


What materials are needed plants to make food?

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Do green plants combine oxygen and water to make food?

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In which way do all animals need plants need for survival?

All animals need plants for survival because plants make food and oxygen. we all need oxygen to breathe and the plants I'm sure you know take the carbon dioxide in the air and make it into oxygen. and as for food some animals eat leaves and plants also make food like berries that we and animals eat too. :)


What gas plants produce in the light?

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What do you call green plants in the food chain?

In the food chain, plants are producers ( because they make oxygen thru the process of photosynthesis.)


When plants make their own food they add what gas to the atmosphere?

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Is oxygen given off when green plants make food?

Yes, oxygen is released as a product of photosynthesis.


Why are plant important to life?

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Oxygen with plant life?

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