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Multiple Choice
During which stage of photosynthesis is oxygen produced?
A
Calvin cycle
B
Krebs cycle
C
Glycolysis
D
Light-dependent reactions
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that photosynthesis consists of two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.
Recognize that the light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts and require light energy to proceed.
Know that during the light-dependent reactions, water molecules (H₂O) are split in a process called photolysis, which releases oxygen (O₂) as a byproduct.
Identify that the Calvin cycle, also known as the light-independent reactions, does not produce oxygen. Instead, it uses carbon dioxide (CO₂) and the energy carriers ATP and NADPH to synthesize glucose.
Conclude that oxygen is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, not during the Calvin cycle, Krebs cycle, or glycolysis.