The equation for photosynthesis is shown below: CO2 H2O light energy --> carbohydrate O2 In this equation, what happens to the light energy? Responses Light energy is transformed into chemical energy. Light energy is transformed into chemical energy. Light energy is released as heat energy. Light energy is released as heat energy. Light energy is transferred to the mitochondria. Light energy is transferred to the mitochondria. Light energy is absorbed by O2. Light energy is absorbed by O 2