The general chemical equation for photosynthesis is shown below. Through this reaction, are the oxygens of the water molecules, H2O, oxidized or reduced? 6 CO2 + 6H2O ? C6H12O6 + 6 O2

A. The oxygens of the water molecules are oxidized.
B. The oxygens of some of these water molecules are oxidized, while others are reduced.
C. The oxygens of the water molecules are reduced.
D. The oxygens of the water molecules are neither oxidized nor reduced.


Answer: A

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