Question

Name the requirements for photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis:

1. Photosynthesis involves the synthesis of organic food items from inorganic substances such as carbon dioxide, and water with the help of chlorophyll in the presence of sunlight.
2. Sunlight
   • Photosynthesis process takes place in presence of sunlight which is the main source of energy.
   • This light energy is converted to chemical energy by chlorophyll.
   • This chemical energy is required for the dark reaction that involves the synthesis of glucose.
3. Chlorophyll
   • Chlorophyll is green pigments present on leaves that help with the trapping of light and converting it into chemical energy.
4. Water
   • The oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is a result of the hydrolysis of the water molecules.
5. Carbon dioxide
   • Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants that are fixed by the rubisco enzyme present in the stroma into glucose.
   • This reaction occurs during the dark reaction, in the absence of sunlight.