* Sunlight: This provides the energy to power the process. Think of it like the "battery" for the plant.
* Carbon Dioxide: This is absorbed from the air through tiny holes on the leaves called stomata. It's the "building blocks" for sugar.
* Water: This is absorbed from the soil through the roots. It acts as a solvent and helps transport nutrients.
* Nutrients: These are absorbed from the soil, and include things like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. They are essential for growth and development.
With these ingredients, plants can produce glucose (a simple sugar) and oxygen through photosynthesis. The glucose provides the plant with energy to grow and function, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere.
