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  1. Photosynthesis - Wikipedia

    Photosynthesis plays a critical role in producing and maintaining the oxygen content of the Earth's atmosphere, and it supplies most of the biological energy necessary for complex life on Earth. [2] …

  2. Photosynthesis | Definition, Formula, Process, Diagram, Reactants ...

    Nov 30, 2025 · Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is …

  3. Photosynthesis - National Geographic Society

    Feb 26, 2025 · Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.

  4. Photosynthesis Process: Steps, Equation & Diagram

    Mar 1, 2025 · Explore the photosynthesis process with detailed steps, chemical equation, and diagrams. Understand how plants convert light into energy.

  5. Photosynthesis in Plant Cells: Step-by-Step Breakdown

    Aug 3, 2025 · It is called photosynthesis—the astonishing cellular ballet that captures sunlight and converts it into chemical energy, literally turning light into life. Plants perform this miracle every …

  6. Intro to photosynthesis (article) | Khan Academy

    Jul 17, 2016 · What is photosynthesis? Photosynthesis is the process in which light energy is converted to chemical energy in the form of sugars. In a process driven by light energy, glucose molecules (or …

  7. The process of photosynthesis - Student Academic Success

    During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil. Using sunlight, they transform these into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.

  8. Photosynthesis: What is it and how does it work?

    Jul 27, 2022 · Photosynthesis is the process by which carbohydrate molecules are synthesised. It's used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to turn sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and …

  9. What is photosynthesis? - Live Science

    Jun 11, 2024 · Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae and some bacteria to turn sunlight into energy. The process chemically converts carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into food (sugars) and …

  10. What is Photosynthesis | Smithsonian Science Education Center

    To perform photosynthesis, plants need three things: carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight. By taking in water (H2O) through the roots, carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, and light energy from the Sun, …