Question

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis comes from:

• A. Carbon dioxide
• B. Water
• C. Break down of Chlorophyll
• D. Atmosphere

Hint:

Photosynthesis occurs in plant chloroplasts where sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide are converted into glucose and oxygen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

During photosynthesis, oxygen is liberated as a byproduct, which comes from the splitting of water molecules (H₂O) in the process of photolysis.