Light energy

6 molecules of carbon dioxide

+ 12 molecules of
Enzyme reactions
(CO2)
water (H2O)
Chlorophyll

1 molecule of glucose
+6 molecules of oxygen
6 molecules of water
+
(C6H12O6)
(O2)
(H2O)

Photosynthesis Simplified. Carbon dioxide and water are consumed in the

process of photosynthesis, and oxygen, water, and glucose are produced. Much
more is involved than is illustrated in this diagram: only the net effect of
photosynthesis is shown here.