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

Here's what each part represents:

* 6CO₂: Six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.

* 6H₂O: Six molecules of water (H₂O) absorbed from the soil.

* light energy: Energy from sunlight.

* C₆H₁₂O₆: One molecule of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), a simple sugar, which is the food produced.

* 6O₂: Six molecules of oxygen (O₂) released as a byproduct.

In simpler terms:

* Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen

This equation shows how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct.