Question

Choose the process that does not occur in photosynthesis?

• A. Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
• B. Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
• C. Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
• D. Conversion of light energy to chemical energy

Answer 1

The correct option is C Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide

• Photosynthesis is a physicochemical process by which photosynthetic organisms (plants, algae, and some bacteria) use light energy from the sun to produce carbohydrate which is stored as a source of energy.
  In this process, carbon dioxide and water are taken up from the environment and oxygen is released.
• In this process, carbon dioxide and water are taken up from the environment and oxygen is released. This occurs through a series of energy transducing reactions in the chloroplast containing the photosynthetic pigment called chlorophyll.

So, the correct answer is 'Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide'