Question

What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?

Answer 1

The source of energy for photosynthesis:
- Sunlight is the source of energy for photosynthesis.
- This energy is absorbed by the chlorophyll and used in splitting water molecules into $H^{+}$ ions and ${OH}^{-}$ ions.
Subsequently, a series of chemical reactions occur:
1. Oxygen from ${OH}^{-}$ ion is released into the air.
2. Hydrogen ions $\left(H^{+}\right)$ combine with carbon dioxide to form glucose $\left(C_6{H}_{12}{O}_6\right)$.