Here's how it works:
1. Photosynthesis: Plants use a process called photosynthesis to convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in sugars.
2. Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Plants absorb CO2 from the air through tiny pores on their leaves called stomata.
3. Sugar Production: During photosynthesis, plants use the absorbed CO2 along with water (H2O) and sunlight to produce glucose (a simple sugar). This process is summarized in the following equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
* CO2: Carbon dioxide
* H2O: Water
* Light Energy: Energy from the sun
* C6H12O6: Glucose (sugar)
* O2: Oxygen
In essence, plants take carbon from the atmosphere in the form of CO2 and use it to build the carbon-based sugar molecules that they need for energy and growth.
