The raw materials of photosynthesis are water and CO2.
During photosynthesis in plants, water, and carbon dioxide react in the presence of light and chlorophyll, to give carbohydrates (glucose) and oxygen.
6CO2 + 6H2O + Sunlight = C6H12O6 + 6O2
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