Question

During photosynthesis, oxygen is produced by ___ and carbon dioxide is utilized for ___.

• A. water, energy production
• B. photolysis of water, trapping solar energy
• C. photolysis of water, carbohydrate formation
• D. carbohydrate formation, energy release

Answer 1

The correct option is C

photolysis of water, carbohydrate formation

During photosynthesis, oxygen is produced by photolysis or splitting of water and carbon dioxide is utilized for carbohydrate production. The process of photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast of the plant cell. The chlorophyll helps in trapping sunlight and the energy is used to split the water molecule. This process is called photolysis. The end products are oxygen which is released into the atmosphere and hydrogen is used to form carbohydrates along with carbon dioxide.