What is the role of water in photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: Water acts as an electron donor in the light reactions of photosynthesis.
- Step 1: Understand that photosynthesis is the process plants use to make their food using sunlight.
- Step 2: Know that water is one of the key ingredients needed for photosynthesis.
- Step 3: Learn that during the light reactions of photosynthesis, sunlight is absorbed by the plant.
- Step 4: Realize that water is split into oxygen and hydrogen during these light reactions.
- Step 5: Understand that the hydrogen from water is used to create energy-rich molecules.
- Step 6: Remember that the oxygen produced is released into the air as a byproduct.
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