The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What are chloroplasts? What functions do they have?
Can you tell me more about the process of photosynthesis?
Sure, photosynthesis is a complex process that involves several steps. During the light-dependent reactions, chlorophyll in the chloroplasts absorbs light energy from the sun which is then used to convert water into oxygen and protons. This process releases energy which is used to drive the light-independent reactions, in which carbon dioxide is converted into glucose through a series of biochemical reactions. This glucose is then used as a source of energy by the plant cell for growth and other metabolic processes.