Photosynthesis is vital for converting solar energy into chemical energy usable by organisms. The key components of this process include chlorophyll, light energy, carbon dioxide, and water. In plants, chloroplasts absorb sunlight to trigger the conversion of CO2 and H2O into glucose and oxygen. This process can be summarized by the equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2. Photosynthesis not only sustains plant life but also provides energy for nearly all living organisms directly or indirectly.