Describe all the steps involved in photosynthes
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Photosynthesis is the process through which plants convert light energy from the sun to chemical energy. The chemical energy is then stored as sugar. During the process of photosynthesis, plants capture light energy and use it to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen (released into the air) and glucose (stored in the plant and used as food).
The photosynthesis process occurs in all plants and algae, as well as in some bacteria species. In addition to light energy, the process also requires water and carbon dioxide. And the end product is sugar.
Step 1. The plant takes in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through the stomata on its leaves. It is worth noting that...
Step 2. Water gets into the plant mainly through the roots and finds its way to the leaves, where photosynthesis occurs.
Step 3. Chlorophyll, the green coloring matter of the leaf, traps the energy from sunlight as it shines on the leaf.
Step 4. The solar energy is used to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen. Then hydrogen is combined with carbon dioxide to make sugar, which is food for the plant. Oxygen is released as a byproduct through the stomata.
Answer:
Photosynthesis - Photosynthesis is the process by which plants prepare their own food with the help of sunlight,chrorophyll,carbondioxide and water.
Components required for photosynthesis -
Sunlight - The entire process of photosynthesis take place in the presence of sun. The energy obtained from sun is converted into chemical energy of food.
Water - Water is absorbed from the soil by the roots of the plant.
Chlorophyll - The presence of chlorophyll can trap energy from sunlight for carrying out photosynthesis.
Carbon Dioxide -Co2 is taken by the plants from the air surrounding them.
(co2+water sunlight and chlorophyll -> Glucose +oxygen)
The overall process of photosynthesis can be represented by this equation
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