How does photosynthesis Work?

Photosynthesis can happen in plants because they have chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the pigment that makes plants green. Chlorophyll captures the Sun's energy and uses it to make sugars out of carbon dioxide from the air and water. The sugars fuel a plant's roots, stems, and leaves so the plant can grow.

The equation for photosynthesis is Carbon Dioxide + Water + ATP (Energy) - - > Glucose (sugar) + Oxygen so the plant takes in carbon dioxide, water, and energy and converts that into glucose (sugar) and oxygen