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During photosynthesis, water (H₂O) undergoes a chemical transformation where it is split into oxygen (O₂) and hydrogen ions (H⁺) through a process called photolysis, facilitated by light energy absorbed by chlorophyll. The oxygen is released as a byproduct, while the hydrogen ions are used in the synthesis of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) from carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the Calvin cycle. This process not only generates energy-rich organic compounds but also contributes to the oxygen supply in the atmosphere.

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