Photosynthesis

Diagram of the process of photosynthesis

Topic in Gardening courses

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. It is the magical process that makes all our gardening and farming worthwhile. Air (carbondioxide) and water and sunlight are transformed into energy (sugar) and structural elements (carbon) for cells and oxygen to breathe.

Photosynthesis is vital for all life on Earth that needs oxygen.

1. Photosynthesis maintains normal levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
2. It is the source of energy for building up the cells of an organism in which photosynthesis occurs, or as a source of food, it gives this energy to other organisms. For example, humans and animals eat plants.

The exception are some organisms such as bacteria that live in hostile environments such as deep sea vents().

Chemical reaction of photosynthesis

Equation for the type of photosynthesis that occurs in plants

Photosynthesis A somewhat technical explanation, but it gives you an idea of the complex reactions involved in photosynthesis - Mr. Andersen explains how plants create food through the process of photosynthesis. Both the light reaction and the Calvin Cycle are explained. A brief discussion of chlorophyll is also included.

Gallery

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  Photosynthesis takes place primarily in plant leaves, and little to none occurs in stems, etc.

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  The light of the sun is one of the most important factors in the process of photosynthesis.

See also

• Gardening courses
• Knowledge base:Gardening

External links

• Photosynthesis Wikipedia