Light Energy is converted into Chemical Energy during the process of _____.

🔑Key Points:
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.
During photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells where chlorophyll absorbs light energy.
Photosynthesis is crucial for the survival of life on Earth as it is the primary source of organic matter for all living organisms.
The general equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

🔴Additional Information:
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis not only produces glucose but also releases oxygen, which is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.
There are two stages in photosynthesis: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).
The light-dependent reactions convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.
The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
Photosynthesis is vital for maintaining the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance in the atmosphere.