Photosynthesis Explained. Worksheet included.
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert light energy, typically from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose (a type of sugar). This process is vital because it is the primary source of energy for nearly all life on Earth. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, which contain a green pigment called chlorophyll.
The overall equation for photosynthesis is:
6CO2+6H2O+light energy→C6H12O6+6O2
