Which of the following statements about photosynthesis is correct?

Carbohydrates are the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

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$C O_{2}$ is the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

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Water is the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

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NADH is the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Water is the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts. It is a biological process that breaks the bond in water molecules using sunlight and in this process oxygen is released. Hydrogen from water combines with carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates.

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