Photosynthesis Basics

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy

CO2 + H2O + light energy -> CH4 + O2

Oxygen Dioxide

Carbon Oxide

Carbon Dioxide

Nitrogen Dioxide

Hydrogen Dioxide

Oxygen

Water

Hydrogen Peroxide

Protein and lipids

Carbon dioxide and water

Nitrogen and phosphorus

Glucose and oxygen

Hydrogen and carbon monoxide

Oxygen and glucose

Nitrogen and sunlight

Carbon dioxide and water

Mitochondria

Chloroplasts

Endoplasmic reticulum

Nucleus

Chlorophyll converts carbon dioxide into glucose during photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll releases oxygen during photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy during photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll provides structural support to plant cells during photosynthesis.

Fire

Moonlight

Wind

Sunlight

To convert sunlight into energy (glucose) for growth and survival.

To convert water into oxygen

To absorb nutrients from the soil

To regulate temperature in the plant

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by reducing the oxygen levels.

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by producing carbon dioxide.

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by absorbing oxygen.