How is oxygen related to photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Oxygen is formed during the light reaction of photosynthesis.

The light reaction of photosynthesis splits water to form hydrogen ions and oxygen gas. The hydrogen ions are used to make ATP.

Later in the dark reaction, the Calvin cycle is used to make 3-carbon molecules which are used to make glucose (the other chemical product of photosynthesis.

Here is a video of oxygen being formed in the light reaction of photosynthesis.

Video from: Noel Pauller

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Answer 2

Daniel Allen

The process of photosynthesis, which produces oxygen as a byproduct, involves the use of sunlight by plants, algae, and certain bacteria to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. The majority of life on Earth depends on oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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