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