Here's the simplified breakdown:
* Photosynthesis: This is the process plants and some algae use to convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar). This process also releases oxygen as a byproduct.
The equation for photosynthesis is:
* 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
* CO₂: Carbon dioxide
* H₂O: Water
* C₆H₁₂O₆: Glucose (sugar)
* O₂: Oxygen