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Photosynthesis primarily occurs in green plants, algae, and some bacteria. Here are the main groups of organisms that undergo photosynthesis:

  1. Green Plants: This includes all types of plants, from flowering plants (angiosperms) to non-flowering plants (gymnosperms and ferns). Their leaves contain chlorophyll, the key pigment that captures light energy.

  2. Algae: These are primarily aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize, including:

    • Chlorophyta (green algae)
    • Rhodophyta (red algae)
    • Phaeophyceae (brown algae)
  3. Cyanobacteria: Often referred to as blue-green algae, these bacteria are capable of photosynthesis and played a significant role in the evolution of Earth's atmosphere by producing oxygen.

  4. Certain Protists: Some protists, such as certain species of euglenoids and dinoflagellates, can also perform photosynthesis due to the presence of chloroplasts.

All of these organisms use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen, which is the fundamental process of photosynthesis.