Name the person who found out photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight (light energy) to drive a chemical reaction that eventually results in a carbohydrate and some oxygen. Let's look at the term "photosynthesis." The first section, "photo," is the English form of a Greek word meaning light, "phos." "Synthesis" is the creation or generation of a product; in this case, a carbohydrate and oxygen. So, the word photosynthesis means "using light to make something."

Answer 2

Who discovered photosynthesis?

In old days, from the days of Aristotle to 17th century, it was believed that plants grow spontaneously. Then van Helmont proposed that water is necessary for the plant growth (1648). This may be the first turning point in the field of photosynthesis study. Subsequently, Mariotte (1679) and Hales (1727) discovered plants absorb carbon dioxide. Next, the famous experiment of Priestley (1771) came: he demonstrated that plants evolve oxygen which is necessary for animal to breathe. Ingen-Housz (1779) and Senebier (1788) found that the evolution of oxygen requires light energy. Even nowadays, the absorption of carbon dioxide and evolution of oxygen are still used as an efficient way for the detection of photosynthetic activity. In late 19th century, Sachs and his disciple, Pfeffer, found the final product of photosynthesis is starch, and integrate the results of past studies to form the concept of "photosynthetic assimilation". Thus, the most simple description of photosynthesis is:

6CO2 ＋ 6H2O → C6H12O6 ＋6O2

Answer 3

Charles Barnes, in 1893, first Proposed that the biological process of 'synthesis of complex carbon compounds out of carbonic acid, in presence of chlorophyll, under the influence of light' should be designated as 'Photosyntax' or 'Photosynthesis'.

Though he personally preferred the term 'Photosyntax', but Photosynthesis came into use as a common term of choice.

Answer 4

The word photosynthesis is come from greek(photo means light and sythesis means placing with)