what are and the products of photosynthesis
Chlorophyll in plant leaves converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Frank Krahmer, Getty Images. Short Answer: The products of photosynthesis are sugar (glucose) and oxygen. Photosynthesis is the name given to the set of chemical reactions performed by plants to convert energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of sugar. Specifically, plants use energy from sunlight to react carbon dioxide and water to produce sugar (glucose) and oxygen. Many reactions occur, but the overall chemical reaction is: 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O + light â C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6 O 2. Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light yields Glucose + Oxygen.