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Process of Photosynthesis

Science, Grade 6

Process of Photosynthesis

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Table Of Contents: Process of Photosynthesis

1. Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis can be summarized in a simple chemical equation. Carbon dioxide and water are converted to glucose and oxygen, with the use of the sun's energy.

2. Stage One of Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis occurs in two stages. The first stage occurs when light is captured by the chlorophyll pigments in the leaves and converted to energy in the chloroplast.

3. Water and Oxygen in Stage One

Water molecules are split and oxygen is formed in stage one.

4. Stage Two of Photosynthesis

In stage two the energy is used to change carbon dioxide and water into glucose. This requires a complex series of chemical reactions.

5. How Does the Plant Use Glucose?

The glucose sugar that is produced is used as plant food, converted to more complex compounds like cellulose, or stored for future use.

6. Oxygen Produced and Released

The oxygen that is produced exits the plant cells through the leaf stomata.

Process of Photosynthesis

Science, Grade 6