Photosynthesis is a biological process used by many cellular organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in organic compounds that can later be metabolized through cellular respiration to fuel the organism's activities.
2. Photosynthesis is the biological
process by which plants, algae,
and certain bacteria convert light
energy into chemical energy,
enabling them to produce
glucose (a form of stored energy)
and release oxygen as a
byproduct.
13. LIGHT-DEPENDENT
REACTIONS :
These occur in the thylakoid
membranes within chloroplasts,
converting light energy into
chemical energy in the form of
ATP and NADPH.
15. Importance:
• Photosynthesis is crucial for life on
Earth as it provides oxygen for
organisms to breathe and serves as
the primary source of energy for most
ecosystems.
• By capturing carbon dioxide and
releasing oxygen, it plays a critical role
in regulating the Earth's atmospheric
composition.