In a plant, which of the following reactions produces molecular oxygen (O₂)? A) the light reactions alone B) the Calvin cycle alone C) the light reactions and the Calvin cycle D) neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle

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The light reactions of photosynthesis involve splitting water molecules to produce molecular oxygen (O2) as a byproduct, which is then released into the atmosphere.

In a Plant, Which of the Following Reactions Produces Molecular