(mÄth'Än') A colorless, odorless, flammable gas that is the simplest hydrocarbon. It is the major constituent of natural gas and is released during the decomposition of plant or other organic compounds, as in marshes and coal mines. Methane is the first member of the alkane series.
In photosynthesis, solar energy is converted to chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the form of glucose (sugar). Carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight are used to produce glucose, oxygen, and water.
Photosynthesis is the process by which most of the energy in the biosphere. is produced. Most of the carbon dioxide and the production of oxygen in. the atmosphere results from photosynthesis.The overall reaction of. Photosynthesis consists of a set of light and dark reactions.hotosynthesis is the process by which most of the energy in the biosphere. is produced. Most of the carbon dioxide and the production of oxygen in. the atmosphere results from photosynthesis.