Question

Name the following:

Stage of photosynthesis that does not need light.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis:

Photosynthesis is a process in which green plants make their own food from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.

Dark reaction:

1. Dark reaction is the second stage of photosynthesis and it does not require light.
2. The energy released in light reaction is utilised in dark reaction.
3. Dark reaction involves a series of chemical reactions.
4. Carbon dioxide is used to form simple sugars like glucose.

Final answer: Stage of photosynthesis that does not need light is called dark reaction.