The importance of photosynthesis for the existence of life on Earth

The importance of photosynthesis in nature for a long timewas not accurately estimated. At the initial stage of the study many scientists believed that plants release as much oxygen as they absorb. In fact, careful research has shown that the work done by plants has a grandiose scope. With their relatively small size, green plantations perform a number of useful functions that are aimed at maintaining life on Earth.

The most important value of photosynthesis isproviding energy for all living beings on the planet, including humans. In the process of photosynthesis in the green parts of plants under the influence of sunlight begins to form oxygen and a huge amount of energy. This energy is used by plants for their own needs only partially, and the unencumbered potential accumulates. Then the plants go to feed the herbivorous animals, which, at the expense of this, receive the necessary nutrients, without which their development will be impossible. Then, herbivores become food for predators, they also need energy, without which life will simply stop.

A little bit aside from this food chainthere is a person, therefore for him the true value of photosynthesis does not appear immediately. Simply, many people are trying to prove to themselves that they are not part of the animal kingdom of our planet. Unfortunately, such a negation will not lead to anything, since all living organisms depend to one degree or another on one another. It is necessary to disappear several species of animals or plants - and the balance in nature is severely impaired. To adapt to the new conditions of life, other living organisms will be forced to seek alternative sources of nutrition. True, there are cases when the disappearance of some species leads to the extinction of others.

The importance of photosynthesis lies not only inproduction of energy, but also in protecting the ozone layer from destruction. Scientists have long tried to find out how life began on our planet - and created a rather plausible theory. It turned out that the variety of living organisms became possible only thanks to the presence of a protective atmosphere, which was formed due to the intensive work of a huge number of plants. Of course, with the size of modern forests and individual plants, one does not believe in such a miracle, but the ancient plants were of enormous size.

The old giants of the plant world died, buteven after their death they benefit the whole of humanity. The energy that has accumulated in them now comes to our homes in the form of coal. Today the role of this type of fuel has significantly decreased, but for a long time mankind has been saved from the cold with it.

Also, do not forget that the ancientthe plants passed their baton to modern trees and flowers that maintain the atmosphere's safety. The more green spaces on our planet, the purer the air we breathe. Destruction of tropical forests and increase of harmful emissions into the atmosphere led to the appearance of holes in the ozone layer. If humanity does not realize the true role of photosynthesis, it will lead to self-destruction. Just without oxygen and protection, we will not survive, and the number of tropical forests continues to rapidly decline.

If people really want to save their livestheir planet, they must fully understand the importance of photosynthesis. When each individual recognizes the importance of plants, when we stop thoughtlessly cut down forests, then life on Earth will become better and cleaner. Otherwise, people will have to learn to withstand the scorching sun rays, breathe smog, harmful emissions and receive energy from alternative sources.

Only from us curls what will be our future - and I want to believe that people will make the right choice.