Six oxygen atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms are left over. They combine to make six water molecules and are used by the plant or released into the air. Glucose feeds animals as well as plants. This is the process that supports life on earth. It is called photosynthesis.
Plants use the sun's energy to transform carbon dioxide gas and water into a sugar called glucose.
Oxygen molecules and water molecules are released when the glucose is made. Elizabeth Anne Viau and her licensors. All rights reserved. This material may be used by individuals for instructional purposes but not sold.