NDA2021General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Which one of the following statements about the process of photosynthesis is correct?
Options
- AChemical energy is converted into light energy.
- BCarbon dioxide is oxidised to form carbohydrate.
- CWater molecule splits into hydrogen and oxygen.
- DLight energy is directly used to split water.
Correct answer
C. Water molecule splits into hydrogen and oxygen.
Step-by-step solution
In the process of photolysis ('light' and 'split'), light energy and catalysts interact to drive the splitting of water molecules into protons ( H ⁺ ) , electrons, and oxygen gas. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.