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Question
Define Photosynthesis.
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Solution
In the presence of chlorophyll, photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a form of sugar) using light energy, typically from the sun. As a byproduct, this process generates oxygen.
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