adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by photosynthesis; capable of converting light energy into chemical energy
Usage: commonly used in biology and botany contexts
Examples
- Photosynthetic organisms like plants and algae form the base of most food chains.
- The photosynthetic process occurs primarily in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
- Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen as a byproduct.
- Scientists study photosynthetic efficiency to improve crop yields.
- The photosynthetic rate increases with more sunlight exposure.
- Photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll absorb light energy from the sun.