GK Question

science easy true_false

True or False: Oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from water molecules.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

In light-dependent reactions, water photolysis splits H₂O into O₂, protons, and electrons. The O₂ is released as byproduct. Confirmed by isotopic labeling experiments. [[NCERT Biology Class 11]]

Topic Biology - Photosynthesis
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