It is represented through the following equation:
6CO2 + 6H20 + (energy) → C6H12O6 + 6O2
- Photosynthesis takes place in that part of the plants known as Chloroplast, which contains Chlorophyll. Chloroplast is known as the nucleus of Photosynthesis.
- There are both light-dependent and light-independent reactions in photosynthesis.
- The light-independent cycle is known as the Calvin Cycle or C3 cycle, which creates glucose and oxygen as by-products.
- Factors affecting photosynthesis are;
- Light
- Temperature
- Carbon dioxide and water
- The mode of nutrition in which plants produce food by themselves is known as the autotrophic mode of nutrition.
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