Question

Explain the process of Photosynthesis and write its balanced chemical equation.

Hint:

Photosynthesis converts {solar energy into chemical energy} stored in glucose, making it the primary source of energy for almost all living organisms.

Answer 1

Concept: Photosynthesis is a vital biological process through which green plants, algae, and some bacteria produce their own food. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells with the help of the pigment chlorophyll.
Step 1:Definition of Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants synthesize glucose (food) from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll, releasing oxygen as a by-product.
Step 2:Process of Photosynthesis The process occurs in the following stages:

• Chlorophyll in the leaves absorbs sunlight.
• Roots absorb water from the soil.
• Leaves take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through stomata.
• Using solar energy, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and release oxygen.

Step 3:Balanced Chemical Equation \[ 6CO_2 + 6H_2O \xrightarrow[\text{chlorophyll]{\text{sunlight C_6H_{12O_6 + 6O_2 \] where \(CO_2\) = Carbon dioxide
\(H_2O\) = Water
\(C_6H_{12O_6\) = Glucose
\(O_2\) = Oxygen