DESCRIPTION
Photosynthesis is the transformation of light energy (usually sunlight) to chemical energy (glucose/food). It is a critical process for all living things but it can only be carried out by autotrophs (producers). In photosynthesis carbon dioxide and water are used to produce glucose and oxygen (watch the video for the balanced chemical equation). The process will only occur if there is light energy available and a photosynthetic pigment (chlorophyll) to trap the light.
