Question

What is photosynthesis? Explain the process diagrammatically.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is a process by which green plants synthesise nutrients from carbon dioxide and water with the help of energy derived from the sun. A green pigment called chlorophyll present in the leaves of the plants absorbs energy from the sun and converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. The chemical equation of this reaction is represented as follows:

6CO₂ + 6H₂O $\underset{\mathrm{Chlorophyll}}{\overset{\mathrm{Sunlight}}{\to }}$ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Carbon dioxide Water Glucose Oxygen