Question

Explain the significance of photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Dear student,

During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and energy-rich organic compound - glucose.

The significance of photosynthesis is as follows-

1. It is the ultimate source of Oxygen for all living organisms.
2. Photosynthesis provides food for all living beings.
3.The process of photosynthesis occurs in green plants which are the primary producers in a food chain, thus becomes source of supporting diverse life forms on earth.

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