Photosynthesis

The steps

1 Light Absorption 2 CO2 Uptake

Plant leaves contain a Carbon dioxide is
pigment called chlorophyll, taken in by plants
which absorbs sunlight. through tiny
openings on leaves
called stomata.

3 Water Uptake 4 The Reaction

Plants absorb Photosynthesis occurs in
water from the chloroplasts, where
soil through sunlight energy is used
their roots to transform water and
and transport carbon dioxide into
it to the glucose and oxygen.
leaves.
6CO 2 + 6H 2 O →CH
6 12 O6 + 6O2

5 Glucose Production and Oxygen Release

Photosynthesis produces glucose, which is the primary source
of energy for plants, and releases oxygen as a byproduct
through stomata into the air.