Definition

A substance produced by plants during the process of converting sunlight into energy, which is used for growth and development.

Example

The plant stored the photosynthate in its roots for later use.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered how plants make their food?

Yeah, it's fascinating! They use sunlight to create energy.

Exactly! That energy is turned into photosynthate during photosynthesis.

Right! It's amazing how nature has such efficient processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photosynthate → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "synthate" (from Greek "synthesis", meaning putting together). The word refers to substances produced by plants through the process of photosynthesis, where light is used to put together organic compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to 'put together' ('synthate') food for plants — that's how photosynthate refers to the products of photosynthesis.

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