What will happen if photosynthesis stops?
Have you ever wondered what will happen if photosynthesis stops?Firstly there will be a lot of carbon dioxide in the air around us.Due to the green house effect, global warming will occur.If global warming happens, all the ice in the North pole will be melted.This indirectly causes sea level to rise.When the sea level rises, there will be high tides and heavy floods or tsunamis will happen.This natural disasters will claim the lives of innocent people and houses will be destroyed.Secondly there will be no oxygen in the air because without photosynthesis, plants cannot produce oxygen.Obviously all living things will die because of the lack of oxygen.If the humans die,the plants will also die because they will not be able to receive oxygen.The gaseous exchange cycle will be broken.Now you might be wondering what on earth is photosynthesis.No need to worry because I will explain the meaning of photosynthesis.
What is the meaning of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is is a process that converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, especially sugars, using the energy from sunlight. Photosynthesis occurs in plants, algae, and many species of bacteria.In plants and algae photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a waste product.Some of the glucose produced by photosynthesis is used to provide food for the plant.Excess glucose is changed into starch and stored in the leaves as the main product of photosynthesis.Excess oxygen is released into the air through tiny pores called stomata found mainly on the underside of leaves.
A picture of stomata.
Why are leaves green?
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