A small water plant (elodea) was
placed in bright sunlight for five hours as
indicated below. Bubbles of oxygen gas
were observed being released from the plant.
Sun
Bubbles of oxygen gas
Rubber stopper
Glass tube
Water
Test tube
Elodea
Since oxygen gas is being released, it can be inferred
that the plant is
A. producing glucose
B. releasing energy from water
C. making protein
D. carrying on active transport