What happens if the process of photosynthesis in plants for the formation of carbohydrate ?
A
Reduction of O2
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B
Reduction of N2
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C
Reduction of CO2
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D
Oxidation of H@
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Solution
The correct option is C Reduction of CO2
Formation of glucose by the unitlization of 6 molecules of carbon dioxide and 12 molecules of water in presence of sunlight in chloroplast is called Photosynthesis. In this process Water is oxidized (loses electrons) in and carbon dioxide is reduced(gains electrons).