Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 156

Question: During dark reaction of photosynthesis [CPMT 1985]

Options:

A) Water split

B) $ CO_2 $ is reduced to organic compounds

C) Chlorophyll is activated

D) 6 carbon sugar is broken down into 3 carbon sugar

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The new name of dark reaction is carbon assimilation, in which $ CO_2 $ gas reacting with $ H_2O $ (liquid) synthesizes solid glucose.