* Glucose (C6H12O6): This is a simple sugar that serves as the primary source of energy for the plant and other organisms that consume it.
* Oxygen (O2): This is a byproduct of photosynthesis and is released into the atmosphere. It is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.
In summary, the equation for photosynthesis is:
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
This means that six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) and six molecules of water (H2O) are used in the presence of light energy to produce one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6) and six molecules of oxygen (O2).
