photosynthesis overview

• photosynthesis is a series of chemical reactions that occurs in producers such as plants and algae
• photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy which is then stored in the biomass of producers
• the light energy from photosynthesis is used to split strong bonds in water molecules, releasing hydrogen and oxygen
• oxygen from photosynthesis is released into the atmosphere as a waste product
• • hydrogen is combined with carbon dioxide to produce glucose
  • chemical energy is stored within the bonds in glucose molecules; glucose can therefore function as a fuel for respiration
  • it can be said that hydrogen is stored in glucose molecules
• light

  6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

  chlorophyll