AP BIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

THE CALVIN CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
TRUE or FALSE. The “dark stage” can happen during the day.
A
true
B
false
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike, light reaction, it does not require light as an essential factor. Thus, can takes place both in the presence or absence of light. The term dark reaction does not mean that it takes place only in dark period or at night. CO2 fixation occurs in both C3 and C4 cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: This statement is true. Q. Dark reaction of photosynthesis does not need light. Do plants undergo dark reaction at night explain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though dark reactions are independent of light, it does not mean it has to occur at night. It occurs along with the light reaction which depends on light.

Detailed explanation-4: -Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is not performed by plants at night. Plants can only undergo photosynthesis at night if they are exposed to the appropriate wavelengths of artificial light. With the help of the chlorophyll pigment, light energy is absorbed.

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