2.17: Describe the process of Photosynthesis and Understand its importance in the Conversion of Light Energy to Chemical Energy

PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Conversion of Light Energy from the Sun into Chemical Energy by Chlorophyll such as Glucose, which is then stored as Starch

• Occurs only in the presence of Light
• Glucose produced by Photosynthesis is passed down the Food Chain, hence why Plants are called Producers (Bottom of the Food Chain)
• Glucose produced is also used in Aerobic Respiration to release Energy for Growth

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EQUATION OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS:

Carbon Dioxide       +       Water       →       Glucose       +       Oxygen          6CO2                          H2O                    C6H12O6                     6O2