Fotosünteetilise

Fotosünteetilise is the Finnish word for photosynthetic. Photosynthesis is a vital biochemical process used by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars, which are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water. The primary organelle responsible for photosynthesis in eukaryotes is the chloroplast.

During photosynthesis, light energy is absorbed by pigments like chlorophyll, which are housed within the chloroplasts. This captured light energy drives a series of reactions. In the light-dependent reactions, water molecules are split, releasing oxygen as a byproduct and generating energy-carrying molecules like ATP and NADPH. These molecules then fuel the light-independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle. In this cycle, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is incorporated into organic molecules, ultimately forming glucose.

The overall equation for photosynthesis is often summarized as: 6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2. This process is fundamental to most life on Earth, as it forms the base of many food chains and is responsible for producing the oxygen in our atmosphere. Organisms that perform photosynthesis are called autotrophs, meaning they can produce their own food.