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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question

Question

Algae are responsible for a significant portion of the Earth's oxygen production due to which process?
Options
A Respiration
B Transpiration
C Photosynthesis
Correct Answer
D Fermentation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 mentions: "They are responsible for a significant portion of the Earth's oxygen production, which is a by-product of their photosynthetic process". Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Hint

The process that produces oxygen in plants is fundamental for life on Earth and uses sunlight.

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