The process of photosynthesis

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The process of Photosynthesis


What is Photosynthesis? ďƒ˜It is the process by which plants make their own food. ďƒ˜This process takes place in green leaves during the day.


To make food plants need Carbon dioxide Water Minerals Light energy


How do plants make own food?

The roots absorb water and minerals

from the soil.


How do plants make own food? The raw sap (mix of water and minerals) pass through the stem to the leaves.


How do plants make own food? The leaves absorb carbon dioxide through stomas.


How do plants make own food? The leaves capture de energy from sunlight through chlorophyll.


How do plants make own food? Sunlight transforms raw sap and carbon dioxide into elaborate sap into leaves. Photosynthesis


How do plants make own food? During the process of photosynthesis, plants produce oxygen and release it into the air.



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