Chapter 2: Photosynthesis
1. Core Concepts
● Autotrophs: Green plants are known as autotrophs because they possess the
unique ability to produce their own food.
● Definition: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use solar energy to
convert carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy (food) in the presence of
chlorophyll.
● Energy Transformation: During this process, light energy is converted into
chemical energy.
2. The Chemical Equation
The process is represented by the following balanced chemical equation:
● Reactants: Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O).
● Essential Factors: Light energy and Chlorophyll.
● Main Product: Glucose (C6H12O6).
● By-product: Oxygen (O2).
1. Core Concepts
● Autotrophs: Green plants are known as autotrophs because they possess the
unique ability to produce their own food.
● Definition: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use solar energy to
convert carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy (food) in the presence of
chlorophyll.
● Energy Transformation: During this process, light energy is converted into
chemical energy.
2. The Chemical Equation
The process is represented by the following balanced chemical equation:
● Reactants: Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O).
● Essential Factors: Light energy and Chlorophyll.
● Main Product: Glucose (C6H12O6).
● By-product: Oxygen (O2).
