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Photosynthesis - Biology

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into energy, occurring in chloroplasts with chlorophyll. The overall equation is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂, involving key components like light, carbon dioxide, and water. It consists of light-dependent reactions that produce ATP and oxygen, and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) that synthesize glucose, making it essential for oxygen production, food chains, and atmospheric regulation.

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Photosynthesis - Biology

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into energy, occurring in chloroplasts with chlorophyll. The overall equation is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂, involving key components like light, carbon dioxide, and water. It consists of light-dependent reactions that produce ATP and oxygen, and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) that synthesize glucose, making it essential for oxygen production, food chains, and atmospheric regulation.

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Photosynthesis – Biology Made Simple

1. What is Photosynthesis?

- The process by which green plants convert sunlight into energy.

- Occurs in chloroplasts using chlorophyll.

2. Photosynthesis Equation

6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

3. Key Components

- Light: Provides energy.

- Carbon Dioxide: From the air.

- Water: Absorbed through roots.

- Glucose: Stored as energy.

- Oxygen: Released as a byproduct.

4. Stages of Photosynthesis

- Light-dependent reactions: Occur in thylakoids, produce ATP and O₂.

- Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle): Occur in stroma, use ATP to make glucose.

5. Importance of Photosynthesis

- Provides oxygen for animals.

- Basis of food chains.

- Helps regulate Earth’s atmosphere.

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