
Which gas do plants primarily take in from the air to use in photosynthesis?
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Get StartedWhich gas do plants primarily take in from the air to use in photosynthesis?
Options:
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Helium
Correct answer: Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) for photosynthesis; the simplified balanced equation fixes six CO2 molecules to produce one glucose molecule (C6H12O6). This CO2 uptake powers carbohydrate synthesis.
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