Photosynthesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008930",
  "term": "Photosynthesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A metabolic process used by plants, algae, and certain bacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy, stored in the bonds of carbohydrate molecules. In this process, light energy drives a reaction where carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen as a byproduct. The overall balanced chemical equation for the most common form of photosynthesis is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "carbohydrates"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2207 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 162 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photosynthesis/"
}