Which of the following events does not occur in photosynthesis?
(a) conversion of light energy into chemical energy
(b) reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
(d) absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

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(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll. In this process, carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates.

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(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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1. Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
2. Conversion of light energy to chemical energy.
3. Splitting of water molecule.

Q. 1) Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen by sunlight.
2) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll 3) Reduction of carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.

Q. Analyse the given statements related to photosynthesis and arrange the process of photosynthesis in the correct sequential order.
1) Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen by sunlight.
2) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll.
3) Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.

Q. Which of these is not necessary for photosynthesis?

(a) carbon dioxide
(b) chlorophyll
(c) light
(d) nitrogen

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Which of the following events does not occur in photosynthesis? (a) conversion of light energy into chemical energy (b) reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates (c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide (d) absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxidePhotosynthesis involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll. In this process, carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates.

Which of the following events does not occur in photosynthesis?
(a) conversion of light energy into chemical energy
(b) reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
(d) absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll. In this process, carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates.