PhotosynthesisHow plants receive the equation

Equation

•Carbon dioxide + water + light energy = glucose + oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

•Plants receive carbon dioxide from their leaves

Water (H2O)

•Plants receive water from their leaves

Light Energy

•Coming from sun or other light energy, plants receive light energy through their leaves

Glucose

• A product of the equation that is used throughout the plant as the plant’s food

Oxygen

• A product of the equation, oxygen is given off from the plant through the plant’s roots