PHOTOSYNTHESIS EQUATION This activity will help you explore the photosynthesis equation. Photosynthesis is the process used by plants and some bacteria to create energy from sunlight. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that is responsible for this conversion process. During photosynthesis, photoauto- trophs use energy from the sun, along with carbon dioxide and water, to form glucose and oxygen. 1. Illustrate the photosynthesis equation and label properly.​