Leaves and photosynthesis

Leaves and photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy to chemical energy and storing it in the bonds of sugar.  Plants need only light energy, CO₂, and H₂O to make sugar. The process of photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts, specifically using chlorophyll , the green pigment involved in photosynthesis.

Equation of photosynthesis

C02+H2O=GLUCOSE+02

Leaves and Photosynthesis

The plant need gluose to make photosynthesis,the glucose need water and sunlight(the leaves receive sunlight).In the process of photosynthesis the plant produce oxygen,that is necessary of us and animals.

Types of leaves

Parts of the leave

Do you know that leaves are classified by the petiole.In this image shows the petiole.

Bibliography:

• http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/photosyn.htm
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