What Is ยท Science
Photosynthesis
Light to chemical energy
Photosynthesis is the process plants and some microbes use to transform light energy into chemical energy stored in sugars, releasing oxygen.
- chlorophyll
- light reactions
- calvin cycle
- glucose
- oxygen
Definition
Light energy drives electrons in chlorophyll to split water and power sugar synthesis.
Inputs and Outputs
Water and carbon dioxide in, glucose and oxygen out, with light as the energy source.
Where It Happens
Occurs in chloroplasts, mainly in leaves, sustaining most ecosystems.
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