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iosangel:

describe the flow of energy that occurs in photosynthesis.

darkknight:

why is this in english?

iosangel:

ops

JeanLuc:

At the base of an ecosystem, primary producers are actively converting solar energy into stored chemical energy. Photosynthesis is the process of converting solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and oxygen. ... The second step uses the energy to convert carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.

iosangel:

like starting with the Sun and ending with glucose.

JeanLuc:

does that count as giving direct answer

iosangel:

can u tell me the steps?

JeanLuc:

sure!

darkknight:

No you are good. If you provide some background info then it isn't a direct answer. I told you on the other post because the user was telling u to give him a direct answer. thou you can provide all the steps

JeanLuc:

The process occurs in two steps: first light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll to split a molecule of water releasing hydrogen and oxygen. The second step uses the energy to convert carbon dioxide to carbohydrates. The carbohydrate (C6H12O6) can be converted into starch and stored by the plant.

JeanLuc:

Does this help?

iosangel:

I have to describe it using this photo like what's happening https://prnt.sc/rz91fv

JeanLuc:

OK

darkknight:

I remember doing a photosynthesis unit before so bear with me. There are 2 subsections to photosynthesis. One is the Calvin cycle and the other is a sort of E.T.C. (electron transport chain) So in the E.T.C. a photon from the sun hits a chlorophyll and sort of excites it. Actually hold up this will take way to much time to explain so I'll redirect you to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQK3Yr4Sc_k&t=557s If you have any questions you can ask

iosangel:

ok what happens after h20 is split

darkknight:

it is in the video. Go to the 5:14 mark

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