The words that complete these statements are light, chemical, and chloroplast.
What is the photosynthesis process about?
Photosynthesis is the biological process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in the form of glucose (a type of sugar). This process takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells and involves several key steps:
- Light absorption
- Water and carbon dioxide uptake
- Chemical light-dependent reactions
- Formation of ATP and NADPH: These two molecules are energy-rich molecules.
- Calvin cycle: ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.