How is oxygen generated in photosynthesis?

1 Answer
May 13, 2017

See below.

Explanation:

The equation for photosynthesis:

6CO2+6H2OC6H12O6+6O2

The carbon and oxygen in 6CO2 contribute to forming glucose (C6H12O6) as well as the hydrogen from the water.

The oxygen is produced from the splitting of the H2O molecule and is a waste product.