Photosynthesis: Fueling Life, Releasing Oxygen, And Driving Energy Transfer
Photosynthesis culminates in the production of glucose, the primary fuel for living organisms. Stored as glycogen and starch, glucose undergoes glycolysis to yield pyruvate and acetyl-CoA, supplying energy for cellular processes. Simultaneously, photosynthesis releases oxygen as a byproduct, utilizing carbon dioxide and converting hydrogen to water. ATP serves as the energy currency of cells, and…