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Question
Which one chemical reaction occurs during photosynthesis?
Options
Carbon dioxide is reduced and water is oxidised
Water is reduced and carbon dioxide is oxidised
Both carbon dioxide and water are oxidised
Both carbon dioxide and water are reduced
Solution
Carbon dioxide is reduced and water is oxidised
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