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The next day we were at high school, watering the plants in our garden. We were all outside, there was a light drizzle and it was very cold. The teacher was explaining photosynthesis and all that.

"Remember, kids, photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy," the teacher said while holding a wet leaf. "It's essential for their growth and for maintaining the balance of our ecosystem."

I was engrossed in the class, concentrating on the teacher's words. I must keep studying and not think about other things. I don't like doing poorly in classes.

"Eva," the teacher called, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Could you briefly explain the function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?"

I nodded, trying to recall what we had learned. "Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. They contain chlorophyll, which captures the energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen."

"Exactly," replied the teacher w