Topic: Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
- It occurs mainly in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
- The overall chemical reaction is: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2 - Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen as by-products.
- It is essential for life on Earth as it provides oxygen and organic compounds for living organisms.