The Magic of Photosynthesis 🌿
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. It is almost magical how such a natural process fuels life on Earth, providing oxygen and organic compounds needed by almost all living organisms.
Key Steps in Photosynthesis:
- Light Absorption: Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is then used to convert ADP and NADP into the energy carriers ATP and NADPH.
- Water Splitting: Water molecules are split into oxygen, hydrogen ions, and electrons, providing a source of electrons and protons for the next stages of photosynthesis.
- Carbon Fixation: ATP and NADPH produced are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
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