This process is called photosynthesis, where plants use energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. The equation for photosynthesis is:

6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

* CO₂: Carbon dioxide

* H₂O: Water

* C₆H₁₂O₆: Glucose

* O₂: Oxygen