Biology
How do plants turn sunlight into energy?
Quick fact
Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into sugars and oxygen.
Why this is interesting
Plants appear still, but they are constantly transforming sunlight into the energy that supports entire ecosystems.
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Understanding How do plants turn sunlight into energy?
Inside plant cells, chlorophyll captures light energy and uses it to build glucose molecules.
A deeper explanation
Photosynthesis is one of the most important biological processes on Earth because it stores solar energy in chemical form and produces much of the oxygen in our atmosphere.