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The term "dark reactions" for the biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis is a misnomer because

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dark reactions occur during the dark
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dark reactions occur during the day
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dark reactions are completely free from light
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dark reactions occur during short dark intervals
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The correct option is B dark reactions occur during the day
The term "dark reactions" is a misnomer because they do not require darkness; they are merely light-independent. Dark reactions occur during the day, because they are a part of photosynthesis.

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