Question

Sunlight and chlorophyll do not participate in the biochemical reaction of photosynthesis but still is indispensable for the process. State the significance of chlorophyll and sunlight in photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Answer:Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction.It requires energy in the form of light for it to take place. Chlorophyll absorbs the light energy from the sunlight. Then this energy is converted to chemical energy which is used in the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Using the Carbon from carbon dioxide,oxygen and hydrogen from water, a simple carbohydrate glucose is synthesized.