MCQ
Dark reaction in photosynthesis is called so because
- AIt can occur in dark also.
- BIt does not directly depend on light energy.
- CIt cannot occur during day light.
- DIt occurs more rapidly at night.
Explanation:
Splitting of water molecule and formation ATP are directly driven by light and hence are called light reactions. Rest of the steps are not directly light driven and hence are called dark reactions (as per convention). This does not mean that they happen in dark and not during the day.
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