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"I'll try to explain it to you," said his grandfather, "but
it won't be easy because it's very difficult and
complicated. Even scientists are still trying to
completely understand the process."

Kareem thought for a moment: "So, plants survive
by a process that scientists are still trying to understand.

When you say the word 'process' I think of mathematical op-
erations and formulas. Even we find math hard to learn some-
times, but plants, that have no mind or body like we have, can do
it. It's a miracle!"

Grandpa Hassan smiled: "Yes, it is
definitely a miracle. From the day they
were created, plants have been per-

forming this chemical process without
a problem. Wherever green plants
are, it means that there is a factory

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