185k views
0 votes
In photosynthesis, water undergoes ______ while carbon dioxide undergoes ________

a. oxidation .... reduction
b. reduction .... oxidation
c. no change ..... oxidation
d. none of the above

1 Answer

6 votes
a,
oxidation is when a molecule loses electrons.
in this case, water is losing an electron and CO_2 is gaining an electron, which then makes it an energy rich sugar molecule
User Pcoates
by
8.4k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.