The scientist who discovered the oxygen cycle in nature was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the oxygen cycle in nature was:
A. Jan Ingenhousz
B. Joseph Priestley
C. Antoine Lavoisier
D. All of the above contributed
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen, Lavoisier named it and explained combustion and respiration, Ingenhousz showed plants produce oxygen in light. Together, their work elucidated the oxygen cycle. So all contributed.

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