Photosynthesis

What is Photosynthesis?

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

What is the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis?

$$6CO<em>2 + 6H</em>2O + \text{Light Energy} \rightarrow C<em>6H</em>{12}O<em>6 + 6O</em>2$$

What are the primary reactants (inputs) of photosynthesis?

Carbon Dioxide ($CO<em>2$), Water ($H</em>2O$), and Light Energy.

What are the primary products (outputs) of photosynthesis?

Glucose (sugar, $C<em>6H</em>{12}O<em>6$) and Oxygen ($O</em>2$).