What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

During photosynthesis, plants convert light energy, primarily from the sun, into chemical energy. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where chlorophyll absorbs sunlight. The absorbed light energy drives a series of reactions that transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The glucose produced serves as a form of chemical energy that the plant can use for growth and metabolic processes. This process is fundamental for the survival of plants and forms the basis of the energy supply for nearly all other organisms on Earth, as they depend on the chemical energy stored in the glucose through consumption.

The conversion of light energy to chemical energy is essential for the sustenance of life, as it provides the energy required for most biological processes.