photosynthesizes
Converts light energy
Photosynthesizes is the verb form describing what plants, algae, and some bacteria do when they convert sunlight into chemical energy.
The process uses light, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugars and oxygen: The tree photosynthesizes most actively during summer months.
By extension, anything that draws energy from its environment might be said to photosynthesize: She photosynthesizes on the patio every morning.
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
seaweed · diatoms · autotrophs · producers · leaves · fronds
Photosynthesis-performing cell structures
Primary cellular fuel
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
fructose · chemical energy · light energy · solar energy · carbon compounds · organic molecules · energy conversion · energy storage
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- greenColor of vegetation
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
Living material in aggregate
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- thriveFlourish with vigor
- verdantLush with plants
- lushRichly abundant in growth
productive · vigorous · healthy · green growth · plant growth · yield
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- solarOf the star
- irradianceIncident power per area
- daylightSun's natural glow
- sunshineDirect rays from above
rays · photons · light intensity · full sun · sun exposure · light spectrum · PAR · red light
plants
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
kelp · seaweed · diatoms · autotrophs · producers · leaves · fronds
chloroplasts
Photosynthesis-performing cell structures
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
starch · fructose · chemical energy · light energy · solar energy · carbon compounds · organic molecules · energy conversion · energy storage
chlorophyll
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- greenColor of vegetation
- pigmentColor-imparting material
biomass
Living material in aggregate
lush · productive · vigorous · healthy · green growth · plant growth · yield
light
Visible electromagnetic radiation
- solarOf the star
- irradianceIncident power per area
- daylightSun's natural glow
sunshine · rays · photons · light intensity · full sun · sun exposure · light spectrum · PAR · red light · blue light