Question

During photosynthesis

• A. Both $C O_{2}$ and water get oxidized
• B. Both $C O_{2}$ and water get reduced
• C. Water is reduced and $C O_{2}$ is oxidized
• D. $C O_{2}$ gets reduced and $H_{2}O$ gets oxidized

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Photosynthesis is an anabolic process occurring in certain species of bacteria, protists and plants. It involves use of carbon dioxide and water to form sugars and oxygen. During the process of photosynthesis carbon dioxide from the atmosphere gets fixed through reduction reaction to form sugars and water is the source of oxygen released during the process.