A diagram illustrating the process of photosynthesis, showing how light energy, carbon dioxide, and water are converted into oxygen and sugar in a plant.

A diagram illustrating photosynthesis, where plants use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and sugar, a process essential for plant growth and oxygen production in the atmosphere.

Photosynthesis

Category: Animal Biology Date: November 8, 2024

What is Photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen. Photosynthesis allows these organisms to create energy and is the primary source of energy for nearly all life on Earth.