During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, while the carbon dioxide is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose.
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During photosynthesis plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell the water is oxidized meaning it loses electrons while the carbon dioxide is reduced meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose.
Photosynthesis takes place inside plant cells in small things called chloroplasts. Chloroplasts (mostly found in the mesophyll layer) contain a green substance called chlorophyll. Below are the other parts of the cell that work with the chloroplast to make photosynthesis happen.
If factors that aid in photosynthesis are absent or less, it can negatively affect the fruits of the plant. For example, less light, insects that chew on leaves, less water can make plants such as (tomato plant) suffer and produce less yield. Where does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplasts: As described above, simply contain chlorophyll, a green substance which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Vacuole: the container that hold moisture, and keeps the plant turgid. Nucleus: this contains genetic make (the DNA), which controls the activities of the cell.