alleryStart learning →The oxygen evolved by green plants during photosynthesis comes from which molecule?
ACarbon dioxide
BGlucose sugar
CWater molecules
DChlorophyll
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water molecules
Radioisotope studies proved that the O2 released arises from water and not from CO2.
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