In photosynthesis carbon dioxide is converted to carbohydrates. It is a ___ process.

Reductive

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Oxidative

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Catabolic and exergonic

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None of the above

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The correct option is D None of the above
Photosynthesis is an oxidation reduction process in which water is oxidised and carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates. Hence, it is anabolic and endergonic process.

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Choose the event 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

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In photosynthesis carbon dioxide is converted to carbohydrates. It is a ___ process.

The correct option is D None of the abovePhotosynthesis is an oxidation reduction process in which water is oxidised and carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates. Hence, it is anabolic and endergonic process.

The correct option is D None of the above
Photosynthesis is an oxidation reduction process in which water is oxidised and carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates. Hence, it is anabolic and endergonic process.