How does this simplification misrepresent what takes place during the process of photosynthesis

Chemical reaction equations, such as the one for photosynthesis, show the reactants and products of a reaction. How does this simplification misrepresent what takes place during the process of photosynthesis? ... It does not show where in a cell photosynthesis occurs

1) clean up you lab area2) dispose of the chemicals as instructed by your teacher3) put everything back where it belongs unless your teacher tells you otherwise4) dispose of gloves5) wash hands with soap and water