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Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis is a biochemical process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where chlorophyll, the green pigment, captures sunlight.
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and water (H₂O) from the soil, and through a series of reactions, produce glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and release oxygen (O₂) as a by-product. Photosynthesis is fundamental to life on Earth, as it provides the primary source of energy for nearly all living organisms and plays a crucial role in regulating atmospheric CO₂ levels and producing oxygen.
