The Power of Photosynthesis – Nature’s Energy Factory

Photosynthesis is the process that allows plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight into food. This process is crucial for life on Earth as it produces oxygen and provides the foundation of the food chain.

How Does It Work?

Plants absorb sunlight using chlorophyll (a green pigment in leaves). They take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and water (H₂O) from the soil and convert them into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

Photosynthesis Formula

$$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{light energy} → C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$$

• Produces the oxygen we breathe.

• Forms the base of the food chain.

• Helps maintain the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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