Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar) and oxygen. It involves the absorption of light by pigments like chlorophyll, which are found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Chlorophyll captures the energy from the sun and uses it to power the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.<div>
</div><div>Photosynthesis is important because it is the basis for almost all life on Earth. Autotrophs (organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis) are the primary producers that support the entire food chain. They provide the oxygen we breathe and are the foundation of the food chain that sustains all living organisms. Without photosynthesis, life as we know it would not be possible.</div>