What is the waste product is generated in plants during photosynthesis?

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Problem 12CTQ: What is the overall purpose of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
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What is the waste product is generated in plants during photosynthesis?

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The process of photosynthesis is characterized by the ability of the plants to prepare their own food. This process accounts for the production of chemical energy from light energy. The substrate of this reaction is carbon dioxide and water and the product formed includes oxygen and sugar. 

 

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