xamine the image and chemical formula below. In 2-3 sentences, describe the process. In your answer, include the name of the process, the names of the reactants and products, and an explanation of why this is an important process for living organisms.

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Your answer must include:

2-3 complete sentences
Correct name of this cellular process
Identification of which molecules are reactants and which are products, and the names of these molecules
The importance of this process for living organisms.
Answers longer than 5 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely and to the point is evidence of your understanding of the topic.

1 answer

The process depicted is photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) are converted into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂) using sunlight. This process is crucial for living organisms as it provides the primary energy source (glucose) for autotrophs and oxygen for respiration, supporting life on Earth. By converting solar energy into chemical energy, photosynthesis also plays a key role in regulating atmospheric CO₂ levels.