Wat is photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars, which are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water.
Step-by-step solution
4 stepsThe overall chemical equation for photosynthesis is
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light Energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
This process occurs in two main stages
the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
In the light-dependent reactions, light energy is captured by chlorophyll and used to split water molecules, releasing oxygen, protons, and electrons.
This energy is used to create ATP and NADPH.
In the light-independent reactions, ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose (a sugar).
The primary goal of photosynthesis is to produce glucose, which serves as food for the plant and as a building block for other organic molecules. Oxygen is released as a byproduct.
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