Which of the following are required for the light reaction of Photosynthesis? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, C, D and E only
- C, D and E only
- A and B only
- A, C and E only
Answer
(2) C, D and E only
Solution
The light reaction needs light (E), absorbed by chlorophyll (D), and water (C), which is split (photolysis) to supply electrons; O2 is released.
CO2 (A) is used only in the biosynthetic (dark) phase, and O2 (B) is a by-product, not a requirement.
Hence C, D and E only.
Answer: (2)