During photosynthesis, sunlight is captured primarily by chlorophyll, a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, mainly in the blue and red wavelengths, and uses this energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This process not only fuels the plant's growth but also produces oxygen as a vital byproduct for other living organisms.
Convert the energy in sunlight into glucose.
Leaf captures sunlight
Chlorophyll
yes
chlorophyll and other pigments.
Convert the energy in sunlight into glucose.
The leaf
Water, carbon dioxide and sunlight.
Leaf captures sunlight
Glucose
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll
A plant .
Chlorophyll
yes
chloroplast
The organelle that captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food for the cell is called a chloroplast.