Photosynthesis: Energy from Light
8th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe how photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy.
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Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
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Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, which contain the pigment chlorophyll to absorb sunlight.
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The inputs of photosynthesis are light energy, water, and carbon dioxide, while the outputs are glucose and oxygen.
