How Does Photosynthesis Work?

How Does Photosynthesis Work?

Photosynthesis is the most important chemical reaction on Earth. During this chemical process, plants consume water, energy from sunlight, and carbon dioxide, producing sugars and other nutrients required for plant growth. The photosynthesis process also releases oxygen into the atmosphere.

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Chlorophyll is a compound that allows photosynthesis, the most important chemical reaction on planet Earth. (Image Credit: Science Sparks)

To learn more about photosynthesis, check out the short video below. Then, check out our next article in this series.

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