what is the equation for photosynthesis in words
=]    The photosynthesis equation in words is carbon dioxide and water  requires light energy to produce glucose and oxygen.9 people found this useful. Answer   The word sunlight is above the arrow in the equation for photosynthesis because it is not a reactant or a product. Sunlight is essential, but it is never u â¦ sed up. (In other words you can't run out of sunlight) I got this answer off another web-site. I hope it helped answer your question.