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Van Niel’s hypothesis about the source of oxygen in photosynthesis was based on studies of which organisms?

Correct answer B. Bacteria

Explanation

Van Niel studied purple sulphur bacteria, which use H2S instead of water and release sulphur, concluding that the oxygen released by plants comes from water.

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