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What is Photosynthesis? What is the benefit of photosynthesis ? Where does photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis overview

Microbial Photosynthesis is the mechanism in which living things and plants utilize energy from

the sun to make their food from water and air which is carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis occurs in

green coloring matter chlorophyll to form oxygen as its by-product. It occurs in algae which is

unicellular and photosynthesizing microorganisms like cyanobacteria and many more

(Lundgren, 2020). Processes involved in photosynthesis are normally two. The energy which is

rich in electrons tends to flow in molecules and the related enzymes, where they are trapped.

Adenosine triphosphate and NADPH are crucial as they yield much energy.

The process of photosynthesis is crucial in transforming radiant or solar energy into chemical

energy The rate of photosynthesis has a direct effect on agricultural crop productivity. All living

organisms rely on it for oxygen in the atmosphere. It keeps the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels

in the ecosystem balanced. Also, it contributes to oxygen abundance in the atmosphere as well as

in the carbon cycle in the earth animals and plants. The symbiosis between animals, plants, and

humans is also brought about by photosynthesis. It impacts the survival on the earth as it

provides energy for plants and trees

Photosynthesis and respiration are related in that plants gain energy from solar radiation in both

mechanisms, while respiration involves the breakdown of glucose molecules to obtain energy in

the form of ATP molecules. Both processes are mutually dependent. Respiration makes use of

the end product of photosynthesis (Dogutan & Nocera, 2019). To generate ATP for energy.

Carbon dioxide and water are released during the process, which photosynthesis uses to produce

more sugars.
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ATP is required during photosynthesis since it is used in the storage of energy for the other times

to come. Animals use ATP to store the energy released during food digestion. Similarly, during

photosynthesis, plants capture and store the energy they receive from light in ATP molecules.

Photosynthesis application

1. In agriculture,

photosynthesis helps my crops grow as it provides them with nutrients. Atmospheric

gases which are from photosynthesis are absorbed by my plants and then release sugar

which is my food and also for members of my community. This act plays a vital role in

ensuring a healthy life within my people and me as well as promoting good life in the

environment (Lopes et al 2022). Also, greenhouses allow me to regulate conditions to

which my crops are growing and I can increase the photosynthesis rate by using artificial

lighting which makes photosynthesis occur even at night hence in return I get enough

food.

2. In Energy generating

When the sun shines, I breathe, the plants I have to absorb air which is carbon dioxide

and in turn, supplies me with oxygen which is vital for me in breathing. I also get food in

the process thereby promoting healthy living. As a scientist photosynthesis has made an

impact as the knowledge gained has enabled engineers and other scientists to use the

principle of photosynthesis in the systems such as textile processing, biomedicine, and

purification which I know has given me a challenge and expanded my understanding of

photosynthesis. As for upcoming scientists, I'll join other scientists to research the natural

processes that will help come up with new ways of renewable energy that will not

interfere with the atmosphere.

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References

Lopes, J. I., Arrobas, M., Raimundo, S., Gonçalves, A., Brito, C., Martins, S., ... & Rodrigues,

M. Â. (2022). Photosynthesis, Yield, Nutrient Availability and Soil Properties after

Biochar, Zeolites or Mycorrhizal Inoculum Application to a Mature Rainfed Olive

Orchard. Agriculture, 12(2), 171.

Dogutan, D. K., & Nocera, D. G. (2019). Artificial photosynthesis at efficiencies greatly

exceeding that of natural photosynthesis. Accounts of Chemical Research, 52(11), 3143-

3148.

Lundgren, M. R. (2020). C2 photosynthesis: a promising route towards crop improvement?. New

Phytologist, 228(6), 1734-1740.