Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in glucose (sugar) molecules. The proces

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy. This chemical energy is stored in glucose (sugar) molecules. The process uses carbon dioxide and water as raw materials, with sunlight as the energy source, and releases oxygen as a byproduct.

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is:

$$6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{light energy}} \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2$$

Where:

• $\text{CO}_2$ is carbon dioxide
• $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ is water
• $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6$ is glucose (sugar)
• $\text{O}_2$ is oxygen