The Oxygen (O₂)from Photosynthesis Is Derived from the "Splitting" of ________

question 66

Multiple Choice

The oxygen (O₂) from photosynthesis is derived from the "splitting" of ________.

• A)CO₂
• B)ATP
• C)NADPH
• D)H₂O
• E)glucose

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

A molecular structure not forming a ring, consisting of atoms connected in a linear or branched sequence.

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can have non-superimposable mirror images.

D-Arabinose

A monosaccharide sugar, which is an aldopentose because it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde group.

Configurations

The particular arrangement or geometric orientation of atoms or groups within a molecule, which cannot be changed without breaking covalent bonds.