Light energy is the near-universal energy source for living things. Photosynthetic plants convert solar energy to chemical bond energy in carbohydrates. Photosynthetic plants, as producers, form the basis of community structure in most ecosystems.
Photosynthesis is a key component of the carbon cycle.
Information to know 1. The chemical reaction of photosynthesis 2. Characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum 3. The importance of photolysis in photosynthesis 6. The organism, organ, and organelle of photosynthesis.