C because oxygen was a byproduct of photosynthesis and proved to be EXTREMELY important in the atmosphere.
The nine activities that scientists engage in as a part of scientific inquiry are the following:
1. Observe
2. Define the problem
3. Form a study question
4. Research the problem
5. State the expectations (hypothesis)
6. Experiment and gather data
7. Analyze the results
8. Reflect on the findings
9. Communicate with the wider community
Answer: "photosynthesis" .
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<u>Note</u>: These small, moving "green disks" seen while observing an <em>Elodea</em> plant cell—under a microscrope— are "chloroplasts". The "chloroplasts" are organelles that ar responsible for "photosynthesis" .
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