is the main source of energy for all life on the planet. The Sun radiates energy toward the surface of the
. Some of this radiant energy is in the form of
. Photosynthesis is the
of converting light energy into
energy and
it through the bonds of sugar. This chemical process occurs in all
, specifically in the
of leaf cells. During photosynthesis, energy from the Sun,
from the atmosphere, and
absorbed from the soil are transformed into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in the form of a sugar also known as
. During this process,
is produced and released into the atmosphere. The importance of photosynthesis lies in the fact that the glucose stored in plants is what sustains all
on Earth.
