Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the biological process by which all green plants, photosynthetic bacteria and other autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy. In this process, glucose is synthesised from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight. Furthermore, oxygen gas is released out into the atmosphere as the byproduct of photosynthesis.

The balanced chemical equation for the photosynthesis process is as follows:

6CO2 + 6H2O —> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Sunlight is the ultimate source of energy. Plants use this light energy to prepare chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.