The gaseous oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere was produced as a by-product of

A) volcanic outgassing.
B) photochemical reactions breaking down ozone (O3 ) to form oxygen (O2 ).
C) photosynthesis.
D) decay of organic matter.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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