The process by which plants, algae and some other organisms convert the sun's energy into the organic compounds they need for growth.
The process where sunlight is converted to usable energy by chlorophyll.
The physical-chemical process by which certain chlorophyll (or bacteriochlorophyll) containing organisms use light energy for the biosynthesis of organic molecules.
The photochemical and biochemical processes whereby plants and algae transform radiant energy (sunlight) into chemical energy (organic compounds). Photosynthesis involves the consumption of inorganic compounds such as water, carbon dioxide, nitrate and phosphate and the release of oxygen. On land, photosynthesis is dependent upon favorable temperature and moisture conditions as well as the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.
the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, in the presence of sunlight.
the biochemical process in plants and certain other organisms by which energy from the sun, captured by chlorophyll, powers the production of organic matter from carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen ( see chlorophyll)
The process by which plants take water and CO2 and change it into sugar, powered by sunlight and with chlorophyll as a catalyst.
The process by which green plants use carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to make their own food. Made up of two words: photo, which means light, and synthesis, which means putting together. A plant puts water and carbon dioxide together. It uses light as its helper. It also uses chlorophyll as a helper. When these things are put together they make sugar and oxygen.
the metabolic process whereby green plants, algae, and some bacteria, harness the energy of sunlight and use it to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide into sugars. Photosynthesis is the primary source of organic matter that feeds ecosystems.
The process whereby a plant or tree will produce oxygen from the synthesis of carbon dioxide, water and light.
A biochemical process in which light absorbed by chlorophyll is utilized to build carbohydrate molecules.
Process in which water and carbon dioxide are combined in the presence of sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen.This is the process used by green plants to create their food.
the process by which plants convert sunlight into living tissue using carbon dioxide, water, and nutrients; primary production.
1) the biological synthesis of chemical compounds in the presence of light. 2) the production of organic substances, especially sugars, from carbon dioxide and water occurring in green plant cells supplied with enought light to allow chlorohhyll to aid in the transformation of the rediant energy into a chemical form
A process in green plants and some other organisms that changes carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates using energy from the sun. The process usually releases oxygen into the atmosphere as a by-product.
metabolic process where solar energy is converted to chemical energy (ATP and NADPH), which in turn is used in the production of sugars from carbon dioxide and water.
The process by which plants use chlorophyll (see separate entry) to convert light energy to chemical energy.
The process by which green organisms use chlorophyll and the energy from sunlight to make organic matter (carbohydrates) out of carbon dioxide and water. (See also Respiration.)
process by which green plants convert light to energy by transforming carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates
The process by which certain organisms use the energy derived from sunlight to sustain their metabolism.
The process during which chlorophyll- containing plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, form tissues, and expel oxygen back to the atmosphere.
Photosynthesis - The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into starches and sugars in sunlight.
the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use the energy of sunlight to create more complicated molecules from carbon dioxide and water.
The sequence of chemical reactions performed by green plants in which light energy is used as an energy source to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.
process by which a plant produces food using water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight
the synthesis of living cells of organic compounds from simple inorganic compounds using light energy
buildup of organic compounds within plants by absorption of water, carbon dioxide, and solar energy.
The conversion by green plants of light, water, and air into food energy.
The process whereby plants utilize carbon dioxide, water, and solar energy to manufacture energy-rich organic compounds, accompanied by the release of oxygen.
The synthesis of complex organic materials, especially carbohydrates, from carbon dioxide, water and inorganic salts, with sunlight as the source of energy and with the aid of a catalyst such as chlorophyll, results in the production of oxygen.
the synthesis of organic compounds from inorganic carbon using light as an energy source.
A process by which green plants (plants containing chlorophyll) use CO2, water, and sunlight to manufacture simple sugars which are then used by the plant for energy. Following photosynthesis, oxygen (O2) is released.
The process whereby plants use sunlight to convert CO2 and H20 into sugar and O2
The process by which green plants convert sunlight and minerals contained in the soil into oxygen that we breathe.
Utilization of the energy of sunlight to combine CO2 and water into sugars.
The formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, utilizing light as energy.
A process that plants use to synthesize nutrients from water end minerals, using light.
A process in green plants which transforms energy from sunlight, using carbon dioxide and water, into chemically-bound energy in the form of sugar where oxygen is a vital by-product. During this process, the plants bind the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The green cells in plants are Mother Nature's master builder and photosynthesis is the basis of the ecological cycle and life on earth.
A process used by plants and some microbes to convert light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in compounds such as sugar.
a process by which an organism uses energy from light and an (usually) inorganic electron source to reduce organic compounds. There are three major groups of photosynthetic bacteria: cyanobacteria, purple bacteria, and green bacteria. The cyanobacteria carry out oxygenic photosynthesis, that is, they use water as an electron donor and generate oxygen during photosynthesis.The photosynthetic system is located in an extensive thylakoid membrane system that is lined with particles called phycobilisomes. The green and purple bacteria carry out anoxygenic photosynthesis. They use reduced molecules such as H2, H2S, S, and organic molecules as an electron source and generate NADH and NADPH. In green bacteria, the photosynthetic system is located in ellipoidal vesicles called chlorosomes that are independent of the cytoplasmic membrane. In purple bacteria, the photosynthetic system is located in spherical or lamellar membrane systems that are continuous with the cytoplasmic membrane. Introduction to Photosynthesis.
the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria manufacture simple sugars (carbohydrates) in the presence of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
when plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into its own food.
The chemical process in plants, that processes carbon dioxide, light energy and water using chlorophyll into essential elements for growth.
the process by which chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants use light and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce glucose and oxygen; the process by which plants clean the air by taking in pollutants and gases through their leaves and roots and convert them to harmless substances
the process by which a plant produces its food using energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide from the air, water and nutrients from the soil
Biochemical process by which plants use the energy of sunlight to combine carbon dioxide and water into sugars.
The process by which a plant makes food. A pigment called chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight and by a hugely complex set of reactions, this light energy is converted into chemical energy which the plant can use or store in its tissues. The reaction uses carbon dioxide and water and trace amounts of other chemicals and produces glucose, oxygen and water (this is a big simplification!). The process is hugely important; without it, this planet would never have had an oxygen-rich atmosphere and life would be very different. It is also a process that underpins almost all life on Earth, as it uses sunlight to make molecules that other organisms can get energy from; almost no other organism on Earth can make energy in this way.
Synthesis in a cell that takes place in the presence of light. In plant and blue-green algae, carbohydrate is synthesized from carbon dioxide and water with the evolution of oxygen.
process whereby plants and some other organisms take energy from the sun, carbon dioxide from the air and water and convert it into oxygen and sugars to aid growth
synthesis of chemical compounds with the use of light
the process when a plant makes simple sugar using light, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide and water All green plants use photosynthesis to make their own food.
the process by which plants take energy from light to combine carbon dioxide and water molecules to make simple sugars and then starches.
The process by which organisms, usually plants, use the energy contained in light.
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food manufacturing process in all green plants using water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.
food production by a plant with the help of light
During this process, leaves use sunlight to turn water from tree roots and carbon dioxide gas from the air into sugar. This helps plants grow and provides oxygen for people and animals to breathe.
Chemical process in the cells of green plants, which form carbohydrates and atmospheric oxygen from carbon dioxide and water, through sunlight acting on chlorophyll. The chemical elements that are reorganized are carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
The process by which plants manufacture ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and release oxygen from water, nutrients and carbon dioxide using energy absorbed from sunlight. Plants rely upon the green pigment chlorophyll to accomplish this.
The process by which plants, algae and some bacteria convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to oxygen and sugar.
The process of changing light into carbohydrates that plants require to grow.
The process by which plants and other autotrophic organisms convert light energy into organic materials, such as glucose.
Conversion of light and carbon dioxide into organic molecules carried out by plants, algae and some bacteria
The process by which green plants make carbohydrates such as sugar, using water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.
the complex process in green plants, in which complex organic compounds are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained from the sunlight.
carbohydrate production using light and chlorophyll: a process by which green plants and other organisms produce simple carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and hydrogen; energy that chlorophyll or other organic cellular pigments absorb from radiant sources.
use of light to carry out reductive biochemical processes necessary for life. Pigments capture light energy in much the same way as an antenna captures a radio or tv signal. This drives biochemical reactions. The overall effect may be summarized as water plus carbon dioxide are converted to biochemicals.
The process by which plants store energy in the form of carbohydrates (sugars). The starting materials are carbon dioxide and water which are converted to carbohydrates in the presence of chlorophyll with sunlight as the energy source. Oxygen and water vapour are released in the process. Photosynthesis is dependent on favourable temperature and moisture conditions as well as on the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. Increased levels of carbon dioxide can increase net photosynthesis in many plants.
photosynthesis (fo´to-sîn¹thî-sîs), process in which green plants use the energy of sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of CHLOROPHYLL. The chlorophyll molecule is uniquely capable of converting active light energy into a latent form (glucose) that is stored in food. The initial phase of the process requires direct light; water (H2O) is broken down into oxygen (which is released as a gas) and hydrogen. Hydrogen and the carbon and oxygen of carbon dioxide (CO2) are then converted into a series of increasingly complex compounds that result finally in a stable organic compound, glucose (C6H12O6), and water. The simplified equation for the overall reaction is: 6CO2 + 12H2O + energy -- C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O The oxygen released as a by-product is atmospheric oxygen, vital to respiration in plants and animals. Photosynthesis, in general, is the reverse of RESPIRATION, in which carbohydrates are broken down to release energy. 1
The process by which producers make their own food in their bodies from non-living things.
The process by which plants containing chlorophyll use light as an energy source to absorb carbohydrates from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water, while simultaneously releasing oxygen to the atmosphere.
Through photosynthesis plants use the energy from sunlight to create energy-rich chemical compounds containing carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) from the simpler, low-energy carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
Complex series of reactions occurring in some bacteria and plant chloroplasts whereby light energy is used to generate carbohydrates from CO2, usually with the consumption of H2O and evolution of O2.
A chemical process carried out by plants, some algae, bacteria and protistans which converts energy from the sun into sugar and oxygen
life process of plants containing chlorophyll in which carbon dioxide is combined with water and oxygen is given of as a byproduct.
Photosynthèse Photosynthese, f Fotosíntesis The process by which the chloroplasts in plant cells use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide from the air with water vapor to form carbohydrates that are the basic foodstuff for the growth of plants.
The use of inorganic compounds in the presence of light for growth, metabolism and reproduction.
Chemical process in which light energy from the sun, water and carbon dioxide are converted into oxygen and sugars. The sugars are used by the plant and oxygen is released into the atmosphere
the process by which plant material is formed from water, nutrients and carbon dioxide using energy absorbed from sunlight.
The ability of a plant, with the aid of sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to form sugars.
a process used by plants to convert water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into carbohydrates and oxygen. The oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by this process.
The conversion of carbon dioxide and water to sugars and starches, using energy from sunlight. Oxygen is also produced as a waste product. [AV
Process by which chlorophyll-containing cells in green plants concert incident light to chemical energy, capturing carbon dioxide in the form of carbohydrates.
Process in which light energy is captured by chlorophyll and reacts with water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrate and oxygen. Occurs in plants, algae, cyanobacteria and lichens. ( see also)
Use of Solar Energy by Plants to Turn Chemicals into Nutrients
the process by which a plant uses light to form food (carbohydrates) from carbon dioxide and water Testing for Water Quality
the process whereby plants use carbon dioxide, water, and energy from sunlight to grow. The process of photosynthesis releases oxygen. hytoplankton: microscopic, marine planktonic plants such as diatoms that get their energy from sunlight (compare zooplankton)
Process used by plants to chemically transform sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates used as food. Makes the inorganic light energy change into chemical organic energy.
the process by which autotrophs (plants) use chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide, water and energy from the sun into food and oxygen.
the chemical process that plants use to convert carbon dioxide and water to sugars and ultimately to energy
synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
the process by which plants produce energy. By combining carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight, plants are able to produce sugar for energy
the production of glucose in a plant from water and carbon dioxide using solar radiation.
Process by which green plants ( chlorophyll containing) make food by combining carbon dioxide and water using energy from sunlight.
The process by which plants use the sun's light to produce food (carbohydrates).
A process where plants use the sun's energy to combine carbon dioxide and water into simple foods.
The chemical process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria use the Sun's energy to synthesize organic compounds (initially carbohydrates).
The process by which plants use sunlight to make energy-rich compounds from water and carbon dioxide.
The set of reactions in plant cells (including phytoplankton) that use sunlight energy to convert carbon dioxide into food (carbohydrates) and oxygen
The production of carbohydrates by plants in the presence of chlorophyll and sunlight.
The conversion of solar energy to chemical energy, by the action of chlorophyll in plants and algae.
In the chemical process known as photosynthesis, plants use green chlorophyll to convert the sun's energy into stored energy in food. In the process, plants give off oxygen. Because plants produce their own food directly from the sun, they are called producers.
the process primary producers undergo to produce energy by using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
The formation of plant sugars from carbon dioxide and water using the energy of sunlight.
Formation of carbohydrates in living plants from water and carbon dioxide by the action of sunlight on the green chlorophyll pigment of the leaves.
The use of light, carbon dioxide and water by plants to grow.
The process through which green plants (and certain other organisms) produce simple sugars by combining carbon dioxide and water using light (sunlight) as an energy source and producing oxygen as a by-product. (Some forms of photosynthesis do not release oxygen).
The process in which the energy of light and chlorophyll are used to manufacture carbohydrates out of carbon dioxide and water.
the process of using the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen; carried out by green plants, algae and cyanobacteria
Process whereby organic matter is produced from carbon dioxide in air fixed by chlorophyl of plants and some bacteria, using sunlight as energy source.
The process by which plants use light energy trapped by chlorophyll to change carbon dioxide and water into food
the building of chemical compounds (carbohydrates) from light energy, water and CO2.
process by which plants and certain bacteria use solar energy to synthesise organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water
The process by which green plants use light to synthesize organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water. In the process, oxygen and water are released. Plants create a very important reservoir (or "sink") for carbon dioxide. See "Carbon cycle" for more on this.
The biochemical process by which plants manufacture food from light energy, water, carbon dioxide and nutrients.
process by which plants use the sun's energy to convert inorganic carbon dioxide and water into organic carbon molecules (glucose) and oxygen.
The process by which the chlorophyll in chloroplasts uses the energy of the sun to generate carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
the process which uses light energy to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water
a process that occurs in plants, where light energy causes a chemical reaction which allows the plant to produce sugars.
the chemical process carried out by plants through which energy from the sun is combined with carbon dioxide and water to make carbohydrates; provides the basis for almost all food chains.
Production of organic matter (carbohydrate) from inorganic carbon and water in the presence of light (Gr. phos, photos light, synthesis placing together).
a process by which green plants manufacture their own food from sunlight.
Biochemical process in plants using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
The process where a plant creates oxygen from carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis is very important, since plants make oxygen for animals (including people) to breathe.
The process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protistans use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar, which cellular respiration converts into ATP, the "fuel" used by all living things. The conversion of unusable sunlight energy into usable chemical energy, is associated with the actions of the green pigment chlorophyll. Most of the time, the photosynthetic process uses water and releases the oxygen.
manufacture of sugar from two simple raw materials – carbon dioxide and water - in the presence of chlorophyll with sunlight (or artificial light) as a source of energy. Photosynthesis provides the organic molecules upon which virtually all life depends.
The process of converting carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to sugar, which fuels the plant's growth.
A process by which green plants use the energy from the sun to fabricate their own food
Formation of sugars from water and CO2 in the plant leaf under the influence of light
The process through which the cells of green plants and certain micro-organisms convert energy from sunlight into stored, usable chemical energy. ( photosynthèse)
This is the process that occurs in the leaves. From energy produced by sunlight, the leaves combine carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil to produce carbohydrates. Oxygen is released in the process. Carbohydrates plus fats and proteins are the plant foods necessary for growth and respiration of the tree.
FO-toe-SIN-the-sis The series of biochemical reactions that enable plants to harness sunlight energy to manufacture nutrient molecules. 73, 146
The conversion of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates in the presence of chlorophyll using light energy. General equation: CO2 + 2H2O = (CH2O) + O2 + H2O
The process by which a green plant makes sugar, part of the food it needs to grow, and produces oxygen.
Conversion of light to energy; by the leaves of the bamboo.
The conversion of light energy into chemical (sugars) energy. This process takes place in green plants as they create their own food using only water, air and sunlight.
a combination of reactions that take place in both the light and dark to produce carbohydrates in plants.
manufacture of carbohydrates by plants using energy from light.
The process by which plants use the sun's energy to transform water and carbon dioxide into their food (carbohydrates).
the process by which plants convert the sun’s energy into plant matter 6CO2 + 6H2O Sunlight= C6H12O6+ 6O2 carbon dioxide water glucose (sugars, carbohydrates, starch) oxygen
The conversion of light energy to chemical energy; the production of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll by using light energy.
The process by which plants use light energy trapped by chlorophyll to convert water and carbon dioxide into stored energy or food.
Synthesis of carbohydrates by plants, using carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and with simultaneous production of oxygen
process by which plants make food (Plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide In photosynthesis.)
Process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide to sugar and oxygen using sunlight for energy. In lakes and ponds, photosynthesis is essential to producing a food base, and is an important source of oxygen.
food-making process of green plants.
The conversion of light energy into chemical energy that is stored in glucose or other organic compounds; occurs in plants, algae, and certain prokaryotes.
process by which green plants form organic compounds from water and carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight.
The process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into simple sugar. Chlorophyll and sunlight are essential to the series of complex chemical reactions involved in the process.
a process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water to sugars using energy from the sunlight and producing oxygen
The process of increasing sensitivity to sunlight.
A process in which organisms, with the aid of chlorophyll (green plant enzyme), convert carbon dioxide and inorganic substances into oxygen and additional plant material, using sunlight for energy. All green plants grow by this process.
The process by which plants use carbon dioxide, nutrients, and sunlight to produce food.
The process by which plants convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates, using sunlight as the source of energy and the aid of chlorophyll.
ahotakakame The process that plants use to turn sunlight, air and water into food.
The manufacture by plants of carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll with sunlight as the energy source. Oxygen and water vapor are released in the process. Photosynthesis is dependent on favorable temperature and moisture conditions as well as on the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. Increased levels of carbon dioxide can increase net photosynthesis in many plants. Source: EPO.
conversion of electromagnetic energy from the sun in plants or bacteria into chemical bond energy. The net result of photosynthesis in plants is the production of sugar and oxygen.
The process a plant uses to produce carbohydrates and sugar from water and carbon dioxide in the air using chlorophyl-containing cells exposed to light.
The manufacture of sugars by plants as a food source, using carbon dioxide and with the aid of water and sunlight.
the process by which chlorophyll-containing cells in plants convert sunlight energy into chemical energy and make organic energy from inorganic compounds (make carbohydrates from water and carbon dioxide); this process is accompanied by the release of oxygen.
production by plants of organic compounds from water and carbon-dioxide using energy absorbed from light
process through which plants make food
the process that converts energy in sunlight to chemical forms of energy that can be used by biological organisms.
The biological process in chlorophyll-containing cells that transforms sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into plant matter (or biomass).
The process by which green plants produce oxygen from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide.
the process by which plants use light energy to collect carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it to chemical energy in the form of sugar
Go to Biochemical Molecules The process by which green plants utilize sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.
Chemical reactions in plants and plant-like organisms whereby the sun's energy is absorbed by the green pigment chlorophyll, permitting carbon dioxide and water to be synthesized into carbohydrates accompanied by the release of water and oxygen.
A process that uses sunlight to make food from simple chemicals. Nearly all plants can carry out photosynthesis.
The conversion of light to chemical energy. Using light energy, organic compounds are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll.
Synthesis of chemical compounds by plants with the aid of energy from the sun.
A chemical process whereby plants and algae use a sun's energy to make sugars (organic compounds) from carbon dioxide and water (inorganic compounds). See also autotroph, chemosynthesis.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to turn air and water into sugars and other nutrients. This is how plants make their own food.
the process by which green plants use sunlight (solar energy) to combine water from the soil and carbon dioxide from the air in order to produce sugars that help the plants grow Oxygen is released in the process.
Green plants use the energy of sunlight to make organic food for themselves (and the whole food chain too). They synthesise carbon dioxide from the air with nitrogen and water from the soil in the presence of the green chemical chlorophyll. In the process they release oxygen from the water.
A process in green plants and some micro-organisms that changes carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates using the energy in sunlight. The process often releases oxygen into the atmosphere as a by-product.
is the way green plants make their food.
process by which plants convert carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into carbohydrates
The formation of glucose by the reaction of carbon dioxide and water in the green leaf.
The process by which green plants (those with chlorophyll) use light, carbon dioxide and water, to produce basic food substances and oxygen.
A complex process used by many plants and bacteria to build carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, using energy derived from light. Photosynthesis is the key initial step in the growth of biomass and is depicted by the equation: CO2 + H2O + light + chlorophyll = (CH2O) + O2
Conversion by plants of light energy into chemical energy, which is then used to support the plants' biological processes.
the process by which green plants convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of organic (carbon-containing) molecules, releasing oxygen as a by-product; 6 CO + 6 H O + sunlight ------ C 12 + 6 O.
The process of using sunlight to create food.
The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and carbohydrates.
the process by which chlorophyll containing plants make food from water and from the carbon dioxide in the air in the presence of light
Process by which green plants, algae and some bacteria absorb light energy and use it to synthesize organic compounds (initially carbohydrates). In green plants, occurs in chloroplasts, that contain the photosynthetic pigments.
Process in which light energy is converted to chemical energy by plants using water and carbon dioxide; results in the production of oxygen and carbohydrates such as sugar and starches.
the process by which plants use the sun’s energy and their own chlorophyll to process nutrients
process in which chlorophyll-containing cells convert light into chemical energy, forming organic compounds from inorganic compounds
The growth process by which plants build chemical compounds (carbohydrates) from light energy, water and CO2 (carbon dioxide).
the process by which plants convert light energy (carbon dioxide and water) into chemical energy or carbohydrates (sugar and starch) and the release of oxygen. Photosynthesis occurs when light affects the chlorophyll of green plants.
the process by which green plants convert solar energy into chemical energy and produce organic (carbon-containing) sugar; 6 CO + 6 H O + sunlight C 12 + --------- 6 O.
A complex process by which plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce oxygen, carbohydrates, and other nutrient molecules.
the process by which chlorophyll-containing cells in green plants use the energy of light to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
The chemical process in which green plants (and blue-green algae) make carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight or light as an energy source. Most forms of photosynthesis release oxygen as a byproduct, the chief source of atmospheric oxygen.
The process in which light energy in the presence of the chlorophyll pigment. water and adequate nutrients, is used to produce organic carbon or solid plant material from inorganic carbon. [Gk. photos, light + syn, together + tithenai, to place.
the process by which plants make sugar from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
The process by which the chloroplasts in plant cells use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide from the air with water vapor to form carbohydrates that are used as the basic food stuff for the growth of the plant.
the process by which green plants use chlorophyll to convert light energy, carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates. Oxygen is the by-product created in this process.
the process by which chlorophyll-containing cells in plants convert incident light to chemical energy and synthesize organic compounds from inorganic compounds, especially carbohydrates, from carbon dioxide and water, with the simultaneous release of oxygen
Process by which plants utilise light and carbon to make food.
the process by which plants transform energy from the sun into the energy they need to survive
The process by which plants use light energy to make simple carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
The process by which plants and algae produce sugars from sunlight, Oxygen and water. It is made possible by the pigment chlorophyll, which in plants is found in chloroplasts, organelles similar in size to mitochondria.
is the series of chemical reactions by which plants use the sun's energy, carbon dioxide and water vapor to form materials for growth, and release oxygen.
Metabolic processes, carried out by green plants, by which visible light is trapped and energy is used to synthesize compounds such as ATP and glucose.
Utilization of the energy of light to combine carbon dioxide and water into simple sugars.
The process in plants by which carbon dioxide is converted into organic compounds using the energy of light absorbed by chlorophyll, which in all plants except some bacteria involves the production of oxygen from water.
This is the process in which green plants make food.
the process plants perform using chloroplast to produce carbohydrates by taking light energy, water and carbon dioxide.
The process in green plants and certain other organisms by which carbohydrates are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using light as an energy source. Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and water (H2 O) are combined in the presence of sunlight and the green pigment chlorophyll, to produce food (C6 H12 O6 ) and oxygen (O2 ).
The process in green plants and certain other organisms by which carbohydrates are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water using light as an energy source. Most forms of photosynthesis release oxygen as a byproduct.
The process by which green plants use light to synthesise organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water. In the process oxygen and water are released. Increased levels of carbon dioxide can increase net photosynthesis in some plants. Plants create a very important sink for carbon dioxide. See also carbon cycle.
The synthesis of carbohydrates by plants from carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic nutrients (nitrates and phosphates) using sunlight as an energy source with the aid of plant chlorophyll.
The science of matter and energy, and of interactions between the two. A person who studies physics is called a physicist.
The manufacture by plants of carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll, using sunlight as an energy source. Plants thereby absorb carbon from the atmosphere with the process, and store it in their forms.
the process by which chlorophyll-containing cells in green plants convert incident light to chemical energy and synthesize organic compounds from inorganic compounds, accompanied by the release of oxygen
Formation of carbohydrates in the chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants exposed to light. Photosynthèse
a series of chemical reactions in producers, usually plants, in which light energy is used to make chemical energy in the form of food.
The process in plants, usually employing chlorophyll, that uses light to turn inorganic molecules into organic ones.
the plant process where carbon dioxide and water are converted into carbohydrates. Energy for this process is provided by the sun.
The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to manufacture carbohydrates and release oxygen.
process of using energy in sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and oxygen.
The process by which carbohydrates are manufactured by the chloroplasts of plants from CO2 and water by means of the energy of sunlight
the process in plants by which sunlight, with the help of chlorophyll, is converted to chemical energy that is used to synthesize inorganic compounds into organic ones, esp. sugars.
1.The process by which plants use the sun's energy to make their own food. 2. The food making process that plants use to change light energy to chemical energy.
Plants( primary producers) of the food chain/web absorb only half of the light energy(photons) and reflect the remaining as chlorophyll fluroresence..Only (plants) primary producers can make their own food.Chlorophyll traps the solar energy and converts it to chemical energy.
process by which plants capture carbon dioxide and solar energy and convert them to oxygen and carbohydrates
Process in which energy of sunlight is used by plants to build up complex substances from carbon dioxide and water.
The conversion of solar energy into chemical energy that is stored in the tissues of primary producers (for example, green plants).
The biological conversion of light energy (that is, electromagnetic energy) from the Sun to chemical energy in plants. In this process, carbon dioxide and water are converted to carbohydrates and oxygen.
the process by which plants and some bacteria use energy from light to form organic matter from inorganic substrates
Process by which the leaves of plants absorb light to convert carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (in the form of carbon dioxide and water) into usable energy called plant carbohydrates. The process is catalyzed by the presence of light-sensitive molecules in the leaves. Together, these molecules are called chlorophyll.
the process by which green plants use energy from the sun to make food
The biological process in which plants, by virtue of chlorophyll and energy derived from the sun, convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. The result is the accumulation of sugar in the plant, including the fruit. The accumulation of sugar continues until the fruit is eventually considered ripe, although this only refers to sugar ripeness not physiological ripeness.
The formation of carbohydrates in the tissues of plants exposed to the sun.
The manufacturing of sugar through the action of sunlight.
The production of chemical compounds such as sugars from carbon dioxide and water with the aid of light as the energy source. Compare to chemosynthesis.
The manufacture of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll, using radiant energy and releasing oxygen.
The process plants use to change air and water into food, using the sun's energy.
the process that healthy plants perform using chloroplast to produce carbohydrates using light energy, water, and carbon dioxide.
The process by which plants use energy from sunlight to produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. Sunlight energy is captured by molecules of chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of cells in green leaves.
The internal process by which a plant turns sunlight into growing energy. The formation of carbohydrates in plants from water and carbon dioxide, by the action of sunlight on the Chlorophyll within the leaves.
The process by which plants fix carbon from atmospheric carbon dioxide into plant organic matter and release oxygen and water vapor back into the atmosphere.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use the energy of light and a special substance called chlorophyll to synthesize carbohydrates (energy) from carbon dioxide and water.
The process by which green plants use energy from the sun to combine water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates and oxygen.
The process by which plants convert sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into new plant tissue and oxygen.
the process by which green plants use light energy from the sun to produce sugar from water and the air
The production of organic matter (carbohydrates) from inorganic carbon and water, utilizing the energy of light. In general, plants are equipped to carry out this process, while animals cannot.
the reaction carried out by plants in which energy from sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into sugars and oxygen.
is a process in which solar energy is used to turn carbon dioxide into sugar and other carbohydrates, releasing oxygen in the process
The process by which plants convert water and CO2 into sugar, using sunlight as an energy source.
The chemical process by which plants use the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen.
A process in which green plants create glucose and starch from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide, creating food for the plant and emitting oxygen. Essential process that enables life on Earth.
Process of manufacturing carbohydrates utilizing carbon dioxide, water, and light. (2)
Process through which the plant makes carbohydrates or sugar from water and Carbon Dioxide. This process occurs in the green parts of the plant which posses chlorophyll.
The process in plants of absorbing light to form food
The process by which a plant or tree combines water and carbon dioxide with energy from the sun to make glucose and oxygen.
The process by which green plants use the energy of sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis and is vital to respiration in plants and animals.
is the biological process in chlorophyll-containing cells that transforms sunlight into plant matter (or biomass). All food chains that support animal life—including our own—are based on this plant matter.
the process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in water to sugar and oxygen using sunlight for energy. Photosynthesis is essential in producing a lake's food base, and is an important source of oxygen for many lakes.
Complex process that takes place in living green plant cells. Radiant energy from the sun is used to combine carbon dioxide and water to produce oxygen and simple nutrient molecules, such as glucose. ()
the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide (CO2) and a source of hydrogen (H)--such as water--in chlorophyll-containing cells exposed to light involving a photochemical release of oxygen through the decomposition of water.
The conversion of light energy to chemical energy. At night, this process reverses: plants and algae suck oxygen out of the water.
the process in which plants or plant-like microorganisms use sunlight to change carbon dioxide into cellular material and split water (or hydrogen sulfide into byproducts such as oxygen (or sulfur).
A process that plants use to synthesize nutrients from water and minerals using sunlight.
( fo´to-sìn´-thì-sìs) - The process in green plants of converting water and carbon dioxide into sugar using energy from sunlight.
The manufacture by plants of carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll, with sunlight as the energy source. Carbon is sequestered and oxygen and water vapor are released in the process.
process in green plants whereby energy from the sun is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, a form of chemical energy which can be used for food by many organisms. The process releases oxygen
A chemical process that allows plants to make organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water, using the energy of the sun. Nearly all forms of life are either direct consumers of plants or eat the flesh of herbivores, so without photosynthesis there would e little or no life on Earth. Photosynthesis also supplies nearly all the oxygen in the atmosphere, another vital role of plants.
The biochemical process in which green plants (and some microorganisms) use energy from light to synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
The process by which plants form carbohydrates from carbon dioxide, inorganic salts, and water through the agency of sunlight acting upon chlorophyll.
complex process that takes place in cells of green plants. Radiant energy from the sun is used to combine carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) to produce oxygen (O2) and carbohydrates (such as glucose, C6H12C6) and other nutrient molecules. Compare aerobic respiration, chemosynthesis.
the production of sugar from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll, activated by light energy and releasing oxygen.
The production of organic compounds required for growth in plants by a complex process involving chlorophyll, light energy, carbon dioxide and water.
process by which plants and other producers capture the light energy of the sun and transform it into chemical energy. Producers use light energy to convert inorganic carbon dioxide from the air and water into the sugar glucose, an organic molecule. The glucose is used as an energy source and also as a major building block for the structure of the plant, since sugars are combined to form cellulose. Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is released into the air. Photosynthesis also produces an energy transfer molecule called ATP that supports many synthetic reactions in the plant. Since consumers rely on food provided by photosynthesis to sustain them, this process is one of the primary processes supporting life. It also produces most of the oxygen in the air.
biochemical process in which light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll, and is used to fuel the building of sugar molecules.
Chemical reaction in which organisms use solar energy to make sugar by combining carbon dioxide and water (p.8-10, 150-151).
The production of sugars and starches by plants using air, water, sunlight, and chlorophyll. In the process, atmospheric carbon dioxide is changed to organic matter and oxygen is released.
the process by which green plants convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of organic (carbon-containing) molecules, releasing oxygen as a by-product; 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + sunlight C6H12O6 + 6 O2.
The process by which plants convert solar energy to carbohydrates.
Is the chemical process where plants and some bacteria can capture and organically fix the energy of the sun. This chemical reaction can be described by the following simple equation: CO2 H2O + light energy C6H12O O2 The main product of photosynthesis is a carbohydrate, such as the sugar glucose, and oxygen which is released to the atmosphere. All of the sugar produced in the photosynthetic cells of plants and other organisms is derived from the initial chemical combining of carbon dioxide and water with sunlight. This chemical reaction is catalyzed by chlorophyll acting in concert with other pigment, lipid, sugars, protein, and nucleic acid molecules. Sugars created in photosynthesis can be later converted by the plant to starch for storage, or it can be combined with other sugar molecules to form specialized carbohydrates such as cellulose, or it can be combined with other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, to build complex molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Also see chemosynthesis.
The use of light energy to drive chemical reactions resulting in the conversion of carbon from carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.
The process by which green plants convert sun energy and carbon dioxide into food (carbohydrates).
The manufacture by plants of carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide mediated by chlorophyll in the presence of sunlight. olar stratospheric clouds: high, thin clouds composed of nitric acid and water that form in the coldest regions of the stratosphere when temperatures drop below -80°C. Ice crystal surfaces within these clouds are efficient in converting inert chlorine reservoirs, such as ClONO2 and HCl, into reactive chlorine compounds.
the process by which plants that contain chlorophyll make carbohydrates from water and from carbon dioxide in the air in the presence of light
a chemical process by which plants convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars, using sunlight as an energy source
The biochemical process that utilises radiant energy from sunlight to synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll.
a process by which plants use energy from the sun to make food and oxygen
The chemical process by which chlorophyll containing plant cells use light to make organic compounds from inorganic ones
The biochemical process by which green plants and some bacteria capture light energy and use it to produce chemical bonds. Carbon dioxide and water are consumed while oxygen and simple sugars are produced.
The chemical process by which green plants make carbohydrates (which the plants use as food) from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
The incorporation of solar energy into carbon compounds by green plants, chemically combining atmospheric carbon dioxide and water. The chemical opposite of respiration (the "burning" of carbon compounds to power metabolism), ultimately powering the vast majority of life on earth.
food making process occurring in green plant; the chief function of leaves.
The process by which plant cells use solar energy to produce ATP.
Chemical process carried out by green plants in the presence of light, which combines carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with hydrogen from water in the soil to form sugars as food for the growing plant. Oxygen is a by-product of the reaction.
a process in which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food energy (sugars and starches), oxygen and water. Chlorophyll or closely-related pigments (substances that color the plant) are essential to the photosynthetic process.
Photosynthesis is the process in which plants convert sunlight into food energy (sugars and starches).
Process by which cells containing chlorophyll in green plants convert incident light to chemical energy and synthesize organic compounds from inorganic compounds, especially carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, accompanied by the simultaneous release of oxygen.
the process by which plants use light to generate energy and drive metabolism
The process by which plants use light energy to manufacture their own food.
Use of sun's energy to create food in plant leaves.
the process by which green plants manufacture sugar and starch and oxygen, using carbon dioxide, water, and the energy of the sun.
1) The process in which photons of light energy are absorbed by chlorophyll. The energy is used to join carbon dioxide to the hydrogen from water forming sugar and oxygen. 2) The process by which plants make their food and release oxygen as a by-product.
The chemical process by which chlorophyll-containing plants use light to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
Formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and a source of hydrogen (as water) in the chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants exposed to light.
the chemical process where plants and bacteria utilize atmospheric carbon dioxide and water plus light energy from the sun to create usable energy.
Foh-toh-SiN-thee-siss) The process by which a plant, using the sun's energy, converts carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates. The by-product, usually, is oxygen.
in plants, the process of converting water and carbon dioxide to carbohydrates and oxygen in the presence of sunlight using chlorophyll.
The chemical process through which light energy, water, and carbon dioxide are converted to carbohydrate and oxygen in the presence of chlorophyll. Occurs in plants, algæ, cyanobacteria, and lichens.
Photosynthesis (photo=light, synthesis=putting together), generally, is the synthesis of sugar from light, carbon dioxide and water, with oxygen as a waste product. It is arguably the most important biochemical pathway known; nearly all life depends on it. It is an extremely complex process, comprised of many coordinated biochemical reactions.