Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make food.

It occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make glucose.

Chlorophyll captures sunlight to power the reaction.

The chemical formula: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

Oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis supports life by producing oxygen and food.

It mainly happens in leaves, especially in green plants.

Light-dependent and light-independent reactions are two stages.

Photosynthesis is essential to the Earth’s energy cycle.