Question
Which of the following are required for the light reaction of Photosynthesis? A. CO _2 B. O _2 C. H _2 O D. Chlorophyll E. Light Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
NEET
Botany
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
2024
NEET 2024 (Re-NEET)
NEET Botany Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. A, C, D and E only
- B. C, D and E only
- C. A and B only
- D. A, C and E only
Answer
B. C, D and E only
Step-by-step solution
For the process of light reaction, water, light and chlorophyll are required. CO _2 is used during the second stage of photosynthesis i.e. dark reaction. Oxygen is a product of light reaction formed by photolysis of water.
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