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Photosynthesis is a process in which light energy is converted into the chemical energy of sugar. Photosynthesis requires light, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugar. Here is the chemical reaction:
6 CO2 + 6 H2O →(when given enough condition and materials) C6H12O6 + 6 O2
There are two types of photosynthesis: oxygenic and anoxygenic. You are probably dealing with oxygenic, as it is much more common. It's seen in plants, algae, and some bacteria. The chemical equation above is for oxygenic photosynthesis. Anoxygenic photosynthesis uses electron donors other than water. Instead of producing oxygen, the product depends on the electron donor.
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