Oxygen Release in Photosynthesis Protocol

• Photosynthesis is the biological process that converts sunlight into chemical energy. It is employed by plants, algae and certain bacteria.
• It provides the basis for life on Earth and is the ultimate source of all fossil fuels and of the oxygen we breathe.
• There are a few key methods to calculate the rate of photosynthesis. These include:

1) Measuring the uptake of CO₂                  

2) Measuring the production of O₂

3) Measuring the production of carbohydrates

4) Measuring the increase in dry mass

• Among these, measuring the production of O₂ is the simplest and commonly used method to determine photosynthetic activity.