Photosynthesis is a chemical process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, typically from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be used to fuel the organism’s activities. The process uses water and carbon dioxide, and produces oxygen as a byproduct.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and other photosynthetic organisms use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. The general equation for photosynthesis is:
Light energy + 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2