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Photosynthesis AP Biology Introduction Photosynthesis is the process that converts solar energy into chemical energy Directly or indirectly, photosynthesis nourishes almost the entire living world Photosynthesis—process in which some of the solar energy is captured by plants (producers) and transformed into glucose molecules used by other organisms (consumers). 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 Glucose is the main source of energy for all life. The energy is stored in the chemical bonds. Cellular Respiration— process in which a cell breaks down the glucose so that energy can be