Photosynthesis
1. Define Photosynthesis.
Green plants create food from unprocessed materials in sunlight through the endergonic, anabolic, and oxidation-reduction process of photosynthesis.
2. Why Chlorophyll is an Essential Photosynthetic Pigment?
Chlorophyll-b and other pigments in the photosystem’s reaction centre absorb solar energy and transfer it to chlorophyll-a. Chlorophyll-a is ultimately what starts the photosynthetic process.
3. Which Gas is released during Photosynthesis?
During the photosynthesis process, the end product i.e. oxygen gas is released.
4. What is the Purpose of Photosynthesis ?
The main purpose of photosynthesis is to allow plants to make their own food by converting light energy into chemical energy.
5. What are the Four steps of Photosynthesis ?
The four steps of photosynthesis are : 1) Absorption of light 2) Transfer of electrons 3) Production of ATP and 4) Carbon Fixation
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is a complex and natural process, where green plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert sunlight (light energy), carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (chemical energy) and oxygen. Photosynthesis uses sunlight along with carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. The produced oxygen is released into the atmosphere while glucose is used as chemical energy by the plant. Photosynthesis, in short, is the process of food-making by the plants for their energy requirements.
Table of Content
- What is Photosynthesis?
- Photosynthesis Diagram
- Where Does Photosynthesis take place?
- Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis Equation
- Photosynthetic Pigments
- Structure of Chlorophyll
- Process of Photosynthesis
- Types of Photosynthesis
- Importance of Photosynthesis