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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct them.
Plants produce oxygen during the process of making their own food.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True
Explanation:
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Plants make their food through photosynthesis, which occurs in the presence of sunlight, carbon dioxide and water.
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During this process, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a by-product.
Photosynthesis equation: \[\ce{6CO2 + 6H2O ->[sunlight] C6H12O6 + 6O2}\] - So, oxygen is released during photosynthesis, which is how plants make their own food.
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