Sunlight is the critical energy source that powers the process of photosynthesis in plants.
Photosynthesis is how plants convert light energy into chemical energy. Here's a breakdown:
- Plants trap light energy using their leaves.
- According to provided information, plants use the energy of the sun to change water and carbon dioxide into a sugar called glucose. This is the essence of photosynthesis.
- Glucose is then used by the plants for energy and to build other substances, like cellulose (for structure) and starch (for energy storage).
Without sunlight, plants cannot perform photosynthesis, and they would not be able to produce the energy they need to survive and grow. Sunlight is, therefore, fundamentally important for their survival, and, by extension, for all ecosystems that depend on plants.
