This essay goes into the interesting process of photosynthesis, which involves plants converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into energy and oxygen. It investigates the important role of chlorophyll, the steps involved in light-dependent and light-independent reactions, and how this mechani...
Defination
Photosynthesis is the biochemical process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria
convert light energy into chemical energy stored in the form of glucose.
Key Elements of Photosynthesis
1)Raw Materials:
● Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): Absorbed through stomata from the atmosphere.
● Water (H₂O): Taken up by roots from the soil.
2)Essential :
● Sunlight: Acts as the energy source.
● Chlorophyll: Green pigment in leaves that captures light energy.
3)products;:
● Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆): Used as food by plants.
● Oxygen (O₂): Released into the atmosphere.
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