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Photosynthesis is the process by which photoautotrophic organisms convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates, primarily occurring in chloroplasts. It consists of light-dependent reactions that produce ATP and NADPH, and the Calvin cycle that converts CO₂ into glucose. This process is crucial for the Earth's carbon cycle, climate regulation, and oxygen production, making it vital for global food security and climate change mitigation.

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Photosynthesis - Energy Conversion in Plants

Photosynthesis is the process by which photoautotrophic organisms convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates, primarily occurring in chloroplasts. It consists of light-dependent reactions that produce ATP and NADPH, and the Calvin cycle that converts CO₂ into glucose. This process is crucial for the Earth's carbon cycle, climate regulation, and oxygen production, making it vital for global food security and climate change mitigation.

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Photosynthesis is the biochemical process that allows photoautotrophic organisms—

such as plants, algae, and certain bacteria—to convert solar energy into chemical
energy stored in carbohydrates. This transformation occurs primarily within
chloroplasts, which contain pigment molecules like chlorophyll that absorb light.

The process can be divided into light-dependent reactions (occurring in the


thylakoid membranes) and the Calvin cycle (occurring in the stroma). In the first
stage, water is split into oxygen, protons, and electrons, producing ATP and NADPH.
These energy carriers then drive the Calvin cycle, where atmospheric CO₂ is fixed
into glucose.

General Equation:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Photosynthesis is a major driver of the Earth's carbon cycle and a cornerstone of


life, influencing climate regulation and providing oxygen. Understanding this
process is essential for addressing global food security and climate change.

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