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Photosynthesis Equation

$$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{solar energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$$

Carbon Dioxide (CO_2)

A reactant in photosynthesis, absorbed from the atmosphere by plants.

Water (H_2O)

A reactant in photosynthesis, absorbed by roots from the soil.

Glucose (C_6H_{12}O_6)

The product of photosynthesis, a sugar used for energy and growth in plants.

Oxygen (O_2)

A byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere.

Light Dependent Reactions

The phase of photosynthesis where solar energy is converted into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

Light Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)

The phase of photosynthesis that does not require light; uses ATP and NADPH to convert CO_2 to glucose.

Oxidation

The process in photosynthesis where molecules lose or give off electrons.

Reduction

The process in photosynthesis where molecules gain or receive electrons.

Electron Carriers

Molecules that can be both oxidized and reduced, shuttling energy electrons between reactions.

Examples of Electron Carriers

NAD+/NADH, NADP+/NADPH, FAD/FADH_2.