The synthesis of complex organic substances from simple inorganic raw materials in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll is called ..........., which is a ............ process.

Photosynthesis, anabolic

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Photosynthesis, catabolic

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Respiration, anabolic

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Respiration, catabolic

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The correct option is D Photosynthesis, anabolic
Photosynthesis is an enzyme regulated anabolic process that involves the synthesis of compounds.
The equation for photosynthesis can be summarised as follows :

$6 C O_{2} + 12 H_{2} O$ $\frac{C h l o r o p h y l l}{R a d i a n t e n e r g y (686 c a l)}$ $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 H_{2} O + 6 O_{2}$

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