what is the chemical formula for photosynthesis what does each symbol represent
The overall equation for photosynthesis is. carbon dioxide + water =light energy=> glucose + oxygen. 6CO2 + 6H2O =light energy=> C6H12O6 + 6O2. Light energy from the sun is converted into chemical energy by the production of glucose molecules. Photosynthesis is carried out in the chloroplasts of plant cells using the green pigment chlorophyll. Glucose is produced which is converted into starch. Starch is a polymer made up of repeating glucose units.