What is photosynthesis?

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

This video can not be played

Description

This video explains how plants use photosynthesis to convert light energy into sugars. The plants absorb carbon dioxide through the stomata and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Chlorophyll absorbs light energy to power the reaction.

Find out more about GCSE Biology

Transport over larger distances

Now playing video 11 of 15

Paper chromatography. Video
1 of 15
Investigating the composition of inks. Video
2 of 15
Respiration. Video
3 of 15
Cellular respiration and transport. Video
4 of 15
The nervous system. Video
5 of 15
Photosynthesis. Video
6 of 15
The human endocrine system. Video
7 of 15
What is an enzyme? Video
8 of 15
How does the heart work? Video
9 of 15
Transpiration and translocation. Video
10 of 15
Now playing. What is photosynthesis? Video
11 of 15
Up next. What is cellular respiration? Video
12 of 15
What is plant organisation? Video
13 of 15
What are hormones? Video
14 of 15
What are the molecules of life? Video
15 of 15