Photosynthesis

Definition

Photosynthesis is the process through which green plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (sugar) and oxygen. It is vital for plant growth and releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

Related terms

Chlorophyll: The pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy during photosynthesis.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2):

A greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels and exhaled by animals, which is used by plants during photosynthesis.

Oxygen Cycle: The movement of oxygen between living organisms and the environment through processes like respiration and photosynthesis.