Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct.

The equation for photosynthesis is:

6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Sunlight → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

* CO₂ is carbon dioxide

* H₂O is water

* Sunlight is the energy source

* C₆H₁₂O₆ is glucose (sugar)

* O₂ is oxygen