During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, oxygen is released as a byproduct of what specific process?
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Photolysis
Photolysis uses light energy to split water molecules, providing electrons for the plant to use. This process is the reason why almost all the oxygen in our atmosphere exists today.
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