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Photosynthesis: Reporter: Levin Christellle S. Dela Cruz

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. It occurs in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight which is converted to chemical energy through light reactions that produce ATP and NADPH. Dark reactions then use this energy to convert carbon dioxide into sugars through the Calvin cycle. Photosynthesis is essential as it produces oxygen and food sources that support all life on Earth.

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Photosynthesis: Reporter: Levin Christellle S. Dela Cruz

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. It occurs in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight which is converted to chemical energy through light reactions that produce ATP and NADPH. Dark reactions then use this energy to convert carbon dioxide into sugars through the Calvin cycle. Photosynthesis is essential as it produces oxygen and food sources that support all life on Earth.

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Photosynthesis

Reporter: Levin Christellle S. Dela Cruz


Photosynthesis
is a process by which light energy is converted into
chemical energy of sugars and other organic
compounds.
Oxygen (O2) is a by-product of photosynthesis
and is released into the atmosphere.
equation summarizes photosynthesis:
6 CO
2
+ 6 H
2
O 6(CH
2
O) + 6 O
2

from the Greek word, phs, "light", and synthesis,
putting together
Stomata
Chloroplast Site of Photosynthesis
o Stroma
o Thylakoid
o Grana
o Chlorophyll

Stomata
Tradescantia
zebrina
Parts of Chloroplasts
Outer and inner membranes: protective coverings that keep chloroplast
structures enclosed.

Stroma: dense fluid within the chloroplast. Site of conversion of carbon
dioxide to sugar.

Thylakoid: flattened sac-like membrane structures. Site of conversion of
light energy to chemical energy.

Grana: dense layered stacks of thylakoid sacs. Sites of conversion of
light energy to chemical energy.

Chlorophyll: a green pigment within the chloroplast. Absorbs light
energy.

Two Stages of Photosynthesis
Light reactions -Occur mostly in the thylakoid stacks of the grana.
-Here, sunlight is converted to chemical energy in the
form of ATP and NADPH. Chlorophyll absorbs light
energy and starts a chain of steps that result in the
production of ATP, NADPH, and oxygen (through the
splitting of water).
Dark reactions - Occur in the stroma. Carbon dioxide is converted to
sugar using ATP and NADPH through the carbon
fixation or Calvin cycle.
- The Calvin cycle has three main stages: carbon
fixation, reduction, and regeneration.
Importance of Photosynthesis
It begins all food chains/webs. Thus all
life is supported by this process.

Glucose is a basic energy source for all
living Organisms.

It produces oxygen which we need.

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