photosynthesis

• what is the equation of photosynthesis? (word)

  carbon dioxide + water ------> glucose + oxygen

  light
• what is the equation of photosynthesis (symbols)

  6CO2 + 6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6O2
• Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction, meaning it takes in more energy than it releases
• Light energy taken in from the environment is transferred to chloroplasts in leaves
• Plants and algae are the main producers of food through photosynthesis, synthesizing food from sunlight
• Photosynthesis occurs in plants and algae, is an endothermic reaction, and involves light energy transferred to chloroplasts in leaves