Photosynthesis
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
Where in the plant does photosynthesis take place?
Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of the plant cells, primarily in the leaves.
What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?
Glucose (a type of sugar) is produced, which plants use for energy and growth, and oxygen is released as a byproduct.
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
The equation for photosynthesis is:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
(Carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen)
What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures light energy from the sun, allowing photosynthesis to occur.