How Photosynthesis Works: Sunlight, CO₂, and Water Create Oxygen & Sugar #210121 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts the core process of photosynthesis: chlorophyll in plant leaves captures sunlight energy, which drives the chemical reaction combining carbon dioxide from the air and water absorbed by roots to synthesize glucose (sugar) and release oxygen as a byproduct. Arrows indicate the flow of materials and energy, with roots shown absorbing water and exchanging gases through stomata.

Used in biology education, science websites, and environmental content to explain plant physiology; matches user intent for learning basic photosynthesis mechanics or teaching K-12 students.