Answer:
Photosynthesis is defined as the process by which plants make their own food in the presence of sunlight by utilizing water and carbon dioxide and produces energy.
The whole of process of photosynthesis can be represented by the following chemical formula:
6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight energy = C6H12O6 + 6O2
CO2 - carbon dioxide
H2O - Water
C6H12O6 - Glucose
O2 - Oxygen
During photosynthesis glucose is formed from water and carbon dioxide and produces energy which is further converted into pyruvate that releases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration. Oxygen is also formed.
The process takes place in two sequential stages Light dependent reactions and light-independent reactions.
