Question

Water splitting reaction occurs during______(1)______and leads to the evolution of ____(2)______

• A. respiration (1), carbon dioxide (2)
• B. photosynthesis (1), oxygen (2)
• C. respiration (1), oxygen (2)
• D. photosynthesis (1), carbon dioxide (2)

Answer 1

The correct option is B photosynthesis (1), oxygen (2)

The splitting of water during light reaction of photosynthesis leads to the evolution of oxygen. Manganese and chlorine are essential for the splitting of water during photosynthesis.