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# Photosynthesis **Summary:** Photosynthesis is a process where organisms, like plants, create glucose using carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. The process occurs in chloroplasts within leaves and stems. The energy for this process comes from sunlight. **Plant Structures...

# Photosynthesis **Summary:** Photosynthesis is a process where organisms, like plants, create glucose using carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. The process occurs in chloroplasts within leaves and stems. The energy for this process comes from sunlight. **Plant Structures and Organelles Involved** | Structure | Role | |---|---| | **Leaves** | Site of photosynthesis, containing chloroplasts. Have stomata for gas exchange.| | **Roots** | Absorb water and nutrients. | | **Stem/Cell Wall** | Support for leaves and flowers; transports water from roots.| | **Chloroplast** | Site of photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll for sunlight absorption. | **Basic Photosynthesis Process** The process involves plants absorbing carbon dioxide and water, using sunlight's energy within chloroplasts. This process converts these materials into glucose and oxygen. **Picture or Process:** The image shows a sunflower plant. Arrows represent incoming carbon dioxide and water, and outgoing oxygen and glucose. Leaves are shown taking in water and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and emitting oxygen. **Chemical Formula Using Molecules:** $H_2O + CO_2 \ \xrightarrow{sunlight/Chloroplast} \ O_2 + C_6H_{12}O_6$ **Chemical Formula Using Words:** Water + Carbon Dioxide $\xrightarrow{sunlight}$ Glucose + Oxygen