Where Does Oxygen Come From During Photosynthesis?
Oxygen comes from splitting water molecules during photosynthesis. Plants are basically tiny water-splitting factories!
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When plants photosynthesize, they take in water and carbon dioxide. The water gets split, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. Science rules!
Oxygen in photosynthesis? It鈥檚 from water! Plants break down H2O and boom鈥攐xygen's in the air!
During photosynthesis, plants split water molecules (H2O) to release oxygen (O2). So, thank the water for your fresh air!
Plants split water molecules using sunlight, which releases oxygen. Simple and essential!
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