Question

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Describe in words what occurs during the process represented by the photosynthesis equation. Include the importance of sunlight

Answer 1

What happens is the plants absorb the carbon dioxide in the air which we produce by breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. They then combine the carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight because most plants cannot live with sunlight, to create glucose which is the second formula you have in your question.

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide and water are combined in a series of reactions. Sunlight provides energy for the reactions. The end result of photosynthesis is the production of sugars (glucose, a food) and oxygen (a gas). The energy from sunlight is stored in the glucose.