Teacher Explains
✨ What is Photosynthesis?
Alright class, today we're diving into the amazing process of photosynthesis! This is how plants transform light energy into the chemical energy they need to grow and thrive. Think of it as plants making their own food using sunlight.
✨ Where Does It Happen?
Alright class, today we're diving into the amazing process of photosynthesis! This is how plants transform light energy into the chemical energy they need to grow and thrive. Think of it as plants making their own food using sunlight.
✨ Light-Dependent Reactions
Photosynthesis primarily occurs inside chloroplasts, which are organelles within plant cells. This process can be broken down into two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. The light-dependent reactions use water and light energy to create ATP, while the Calvin cycle uses CO₂ to produce glucose.
✨ The Calvin Cycle
So, in simple terms, photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, water, and light to produce glucose and oxygen. Remember the equation: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light becomes C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂. Finally, let's remember Joseph Priestley, who contributed to our understanding of this amazing process.
