Question 08
Dark reaction in photosynthesis is called so because
(a) it can occur in dark also
(b) it does not depend on light energy
(c) it cannot occur during day light
(d) it occurs more rapidly at night

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Solution

(b) Dark reaction is called so because it does not depend on light. It is also called as light independent reaction.

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Choose the correct option that describes the statement regarding the reaction involved in photosynthesis.

Statement 1: There are two reactions: Light and Dark.

Statement 2: Dark reactions occur only during night time.

Statement 3: The second reaction is called the Calvin-Benson Cycle.

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(i) Light reaction (ii) Dark reaction.

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