Practice mode Soil Science

Algal photosynthesis raises the pH of water and releases which gas?

Correct answer C. O2

Explanation

During photosynthesis algae take up dissolved CO2, which lowers carbonic acid and raises pH, and they give off oxygen as a by-product of splitting water.

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