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Why is measuring the rate of oxygen production in chloroplasts appropriate for estimating the rate of photosynthesis?

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Hello! During the process of photosynthesis, oxygen is released as a waste product. Therefore, measuring the rate of oxygen production can estimate the rate of photosynthesis. Hope this helps! :)
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