What inputs and outputs can be used to describe photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is a process in which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy. The primary inputs are carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, water (H₂O) from the soil, and sunlight. The main outputs are glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), which serves as energy storage, and oxygen (O₂), which is released as a byproduct. This process occurs mainly in the chloroplasts of plant cells.