Question

The raw materials required for photosynthesis are oxygen and water .Is the statement correct

Answer 1

The raw materials required for photosynthesis are sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is not required for the process of photosynthesis it is only given out as an product during the process of photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Given statement -

The raw materials required for photosynthesis are oxygen and water.

◆ Answer -

Given statement is incorrect.

● Corrected statement -

The raw materials required for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide, water and sunlight.

◆ Photosynthesis -

• It is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy.
• In photosynthesis plants take CO2 & water, convert it into glucose & O2 in presence of sunlight.

CO2 + H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + O2

# Raw materials -

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Water
3. Sunlight

# End products -

1. Glucose (starch)
2. Oxygen

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