Photosynthesis is the process by which plants absorb energy from sunlight and convert it into a simple form of sugar. Chlorophyll, which is the green pigment in leaves, is instrumental in changing the energy from sunlight into a usable fuel. During photosynthesis, the plant also uses water and carbon dioxide.
Green plants absorb light in their leaves and convert it to energy by photosynthesis. Temperature, carbon dioxide concentration and light intensity can affect the rate of photosynthesis.
