wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Define photosynthesis. Name the site of photosynthesis in plants.


Open in App
Solution

Photosynthesis:

  1. Photosynthesis is the process of conversion of light energy (sunlight) into chemical energy (food) by using carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll as raw materials.
  2. Oxygen is evolved as a by-product of the process.
  3. 6 CO2 + 12 H2O → Glucose (C6H12O6) + 6 H2O + 6 O2
  4. It takes place in the chloroplast of the leaves.
  5. Chloroplast contains green color chlorophyll pigment essential for absorbing sunlight.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
7
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Photosynthesis_tackle
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon