SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is NOT needed for photosynthesis to take place?

A	water
B	carbon dioxide
C	sunlight
D	oxygen

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Photosynthesis is the process of synthesis of food by plants using carbon dioxide and water in presence of sunlight and chlorophyll. Oxygen (O2) is released during the process as a waste product. Hence, oxygen is not essential for the process of photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oxygen is mainly released as a by-product by photolysis of water and released in the atmosphere. Thus, it is not required for photosynthesis.

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