(a) Photosynthesis converts energy X into energy Y. What are X and Y ?
(b) State the various steps involved in the process of photosynthesis.

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A)X is solar energy and Y is chemical energy.

B)The various steps involved in the process of photosynthesis are:-

a)Absorption of solar energy by the chlorophyll.

b)Splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen by this light energy.

c)Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy.

d)Reduction of carbon dioxide to form glucose by the transformed chemical energy

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