* CO2 (Carbon Dioxide): Taken in from the atmosphere by plants.
* H2O (Water): Absorbed from the soil by plants.
* Light Energy: Captured by chlorophyll in plants, primarily from the sun.
* Sugar (Glucose): The plant's energy source, produced during photosynthesis.
* O2 (Oxygen): A byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere.
The chemical equation for photosynthesis is:
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
In words:
Carbon dioxide and water, in the presence of light energy, are converted into glucose (sugar) and oxygen.
This process is essential for life on Earth as it provides the food and oxygen we need to survive.
