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Scientist who discovered the role of light in photosynthesis was

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Sachs
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Jan Ingenhousz
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Senebier
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Priestley
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Solution

The correct option is B Jan Ingenhousz
Joseph Priestley discovered that plants produce oxygen.
Jean Senebier discovered that the source of this carbon is carbon dioxide.
Sachs discovered that starch grains are produced in plant leaves and these are the first visible product of the process of photosynthesis.
Jan Ingenhousz discovered that light plays a major role in photosynthesis.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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