Photosynthesis in plants involves several key mechanisms:
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Absorption of light: Plants capture light energy using pigments such as chlorophyll, which are located in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
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Water uptake: Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots and transport it to the leaves where photosynthesis takes place.
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Carbon dioxide uptake: Carbon dioxide is taken in from the air through tiny openings called stomata on the leaves.
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Calvin Cycle: During this stage, carbon dioxide is converted into glucose through a series of chemical reactions that take place in the chloroplasts.
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Production of oxygen: As a byproduct of photosynthesis, plants release oxygen into the atmosphere.
These mechanisms work together to convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which plants use as a source of food and energy.
