photosynthesis

• photosynthesis uses energy to change carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
• carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + water
• $6CO_2 +$$6H_2O -> C_6H_{12}O_6 +$$6O_2$
• plants use glucose in 5 main ways: respiration ; making cellulose ; making amino acids ; stored as oils or fats ; stored as starch
• glucose is a main ingredient in respiration
• glucose is combined with nitrate ions to make amino acids, which are then made into proteins
• glucose is turned into lipids for storing in seeds
• glucose is turned into starch and stored in roots, stems and leaves for when photosynthesis is happening