Photosynthesis and its Discovery

This Prentice Gallery Chemistry on photosynthesis defines photosynthesis as "a process using sunlight for green plant and algae to fuse carbon dioxide and glucose in water". Although the discovery of the glory of photosynthesis does not belong to any scientist, many scientists have contributed to the improvement of the concept of photosynthesis which we currently know. Before explaining the process of photosynthesis, we will briefly explain some important events that led to its discovery.

Objective: To study how carbon dioxide affect photosynthetic rate. Assumption: The photosynthetic rate of aquatic vegetation water changes with the change of carbon dioxide. Background: Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a process by which autotrophs convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen using light energy of sunlight. An autotrophic organism is an organism that is capable of producing nutrients and organic compounds using inorganic materials. Examples of autotrophic organisms are green plants, algae, bacteria and the like.

Photosynthesis is a process used by green plants, algae, and some bacteria to absorb light energy and synthesize it with organic compounds. In green plants, photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, including photosynthetic pigment. Photosynthesis occurs through a slightly different process in C3 and C4 plants. Factors affecting this are pores. Plants can regulate the movement of water vapor, O 2, and CO 2 through the leaf surface. This is usually done by opening and closing the vents in the bottom of the leaf. Opening and closing of pores is controlled by special cells called guard cells. A possible way to determine the photosynthetic rate can be to use plant leaves or stems and place it in water using tubes with water or some other safety membrane. Then people will measure the amount of foam released, ie the amount of oxygen

Leaf structure (cross section): Photosynthesis occurs in leaf meat. The fencing layer contains the majority of chloroplasts and the major areas where photosynthesis occurs. The breathable sponge layer is the area for storage and gas exchange. Pores will adjust the balance between carbon dioxide and water. In all autotrophic eukaryotes, photosynthesis occurs in organelles called chloroplasts. In the case of plants, chloroplast-containing cells are present in chloroplasts. The chloroplast has a double membrane envelope consisting of the outer membrane and the inner membrane. On the inside of the double membrane there is a stacked disc like structure called thylakoid