Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?

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A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Carbon dioxide
D Hydrogen

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Answer: C. Carbon dioxide

Photosynthesis needs carbon dioxide, water and sunlight. Plants take in carbon dioxide through stomata and use it to make glucose. Oxygen is given out as a product, not used up.

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