1. From the environment:
* Carbon dioxide (CO2): This is taken in from the air through tiny pores called stomata on the leaves of plants.
* Water (H2O): This is absorbed from the soil through the plant's roots.
2. From inside the plant:
* Light energy: This is captured by the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily in the red and blue wavelengths.
To summarize:
* CO2 + H2O + Light energy --> Glucose + Oxygen
This process, known as photosynthesis, allows plants to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct.
