Question

ASSERTION- Oxygen produced during photosynthesis is derived from carbon dioxide.

REASON- Carbon dioxide is reduced to form carbohydrate in the process of photosynthesis.


Select one:
a. A is true but R is false.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
d. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, while the carbon dioxide is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose.

Answer 2

Answer:

option D is correct option of your question

Explanation:

According to Hill experiment, Oxygen produced during photosynthesis is derived from water