2.17 describe the process of photosynthesis and understand its importance in the conversion of light energy to chemical energy

Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use light energy to power the reaction that results in glucose production.

It converts the light energy into chemical energy

The raw materials of Photosynthesis:

Carbon dioxide: absorbed by the leaves through the stomata

Water: absorbed by the roots

The products of photosynthesis:

Oxygen: used in cell respiration and given off when too much is made

Glucose: which is used for the fuel in cell respiration and any excess is stored as starch

Photosynthesis makes the materials necessary for cell respiration to occur which provides the plants with energy