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

Here's what each component represents:

* 6CO₂: Six molecules of carbon dioxide

* 6H₂O: Six molecules of water

* light energy: Energy from sunlight

* C₆H₁₂O₆: One molecule of glucose (a sugar)

* 6O₂: Six molecules of oxygen

In simpler terms:

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