Glossary Details – Lecythidaceae

Glossary Details:

Title: Photosynthesis and respiration. Drawing by M. Sashital.

Description: Photosynthesis uses the energy from sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from water and carbon dioxide while respiration derives energy from the oxidation of carbohydrates and, as a result, carbon dioxide is released. The inset shows a mycorrhizal fungus oxidizing photosynthate produced by the tree.

Term:

Photosynthesis

Definition:

The process by which green plants produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water utilizing radiant energy from the sun.

Related Terms:

Respiration