Question

Can you briefly explain that how O2 gas produced during photosynthesis is derived from water?

Answer 1

Answer:

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. The plant then releases the oxygen back into the air, and stores energy within the glucose molecules.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Oxygen Formation. As electrons are stripped from water molecules, the water is broken into component atoms. The oxygen atoms from two water molecules combine to form diatomic oxygen (O2).