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

Here's what each part represents:

* 6CO₂: Six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO₂)

* 6H₂O: Six molecules of water (H₂O)

* light energy: Light energy from the sun

* C₆H₁₂O₆: One molecule of glucose (sugar)

* 6O₂: Six molecules of oxygen (O₂)

In simpler terms:

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