Question

Dark reaction of photosynthesis is called so, because

• A. It can also occur in dark.
• B. It does not require light.
• C. Cannot occur during day time.
• D. It occurs more rapidly in night.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It does not require light.

It is called as dark reaction, because the reaction does not depend on light. Dark reaction is otherwise called as Calvin cycle. In dark reaction, carbon dioxide assimilation takes place and glucose is produced.