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  • Photosynthesis: The Key Compounds Produced (Glucose & Oxygen)
    Photosynthesis produces two primary compounds:

    * Glucose (C6H12O6): This is a simple sugar that serves as the primary energy source for most organisms. Plants store excess glucose as starch.

    * Oxygen (O2): This is a byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere as a gas.

    Here's a simplified equation for photosynthesis:

    6CO2 (carbon dioxide) + 6H2O (water) + light energy → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2 (oxygen)

    So, in essence, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose and oxygen.

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