What happens to the oxygen released during photosynthesis? A. The oxygen atoms are released from the atmosphere into space. B. The oxygen atoms diffuse through the atmosphere and are reused as a reactant for photosynthesis. OC. The oxygen atoms react with hydrogen atoms and produce water molecules. O D. The oxygen atoms diffuse through the atmosphere and are inhaled by animals.

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Question
What happens to the oxygen released during photosynthesis?
A. The oxygen atoms are released from the atmosphere into space.
B. The oxygen atoms diffuse through the atmosphere and are reused
as a reactant for photosynthesis.
OC. The oxygen atoms react with hydrogen atoms and produce water
molecules.
O D. The oxygen atoms diffuse through the atmosphere and are inhaled
by animals.
Answer

Option D: The oxygen atoms diffuse through the atmosphere and are inhaled by animals.

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During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. The oxygen produced during photosynthesis is released into the atmosphere as a...
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