Photosynthesis is how plants convert sunlight into food.

It happens in the chloroplasts using chlorophyll (green pigment).

Plants take in sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

They produce glucose (sugar) and release oxygen.

Equation: CO₂ + H₂O + sunlight → O₂ + glucose.

Photosynthesis is essential for life on Earth.

It provides food for plants and oxygen for animals.

Happens mainly in green leaves during daylight.

Two stages: light-dependent and light-independent reactions.

Photosynthesis links the sun’s energy to all living things.