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Which describes the role of oxygen in photosynthesis? *

It is a reactant, so it is released by the plant.
It is a product, so it is released by the plant.
It is a reactant, so it enters the plant.
It is a product, so it enters the plant.

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Answer:

It is a product, so it is released by the plant.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

It is a product, so it is released by the plant.

Step-by-step explanation:


6CO2 + 6H2O
C6H12O6 + 6O2

The plant uses water and carbon dioxide to create glucose and oxygen. Glucose is plant food, and Oxygen is given off as a byproduct.

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