GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, while the carbon dioxide is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma and uses the ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions to fix carbon dioxide, producing three-carbon sugars-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, or G3P, molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overall equation for photosynthesis 6 molecules of carbon dioxide are required, one for each carbon atom in glucose. 6 molecules of oxygen are produced as a by product of water oxidation. Sunlight provides the free energy needed to make the endergonic pathway proceed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leaves need oxygen and carbon-dioxide (for photosynthesis).