Question

Dark reactions of photosynthesis are actually not totally independent of light as:

• A. The initial reactions occur in the presence of light
• B. The reaction will be inhibited by the presence of light
• C. They can occur during the day as well
• D. They utilize the products of the light reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is D They utilize the products of the light reaction

They utilise the products of light reaction dark reaction of photosynthesis is also called the Calvin cycle or light independent reaction . The site of the dark reaction is in the stroma of the chloroplast. These reactions utilise the usage of products released in the light reaction for regulation of function.