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Section 8-2. Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis. Plants use the energy of sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into high-energy carbohydrates (sugar & starches) and oxygen. 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6 O 2 Carbon + Water sugar + oxygen
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Section 8-2 Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis • Plants use the energy of sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into high-energy carbohydrates (sugar & starches) and oxygen. • 6 CO2 + 6 H2O C6H12O6 + 6 O2 Carbon + Water sugar + oxygen dioxide • Only occurs in Autotrophs
Photosynthesis cont. • In addition to water and carbon dioxide, photosynthesis requires light and chlorophyll, a molecule found in chloroplasts. • Chlorophyll does not absorb green light very well. • Green light is reflected by leaves, which is why plants look green.