Question

During photosynthesis, how many chlorophyll molecules are required to produce one oxygen molecule?

• A. 1000
• B. 2000
• C. 2500
• D. 3000

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2500

• Scientists Emerson and Arnold found that in a photosynthetic reaction 2500 molecules of chloroplast is required to produce one molecule of oxygen.

• They also require eight photons in the process of producing one molecule of oxygen.