The evolution of photosynthetic organisms required a source of hydrogen for the synthesis of complex, high-energy molecules. What is the source of hydrogen for today's photosynthetic organisms?

a. sugar
b. water
c. amino acids
d. hydrogen sulfide
e. air


Ans: b. water

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