Which of the following are required for the dark reaction of photosynthesis? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, B and C only
- B, C and D only
- C, D and E only
- D and E only
Answer
(3) C, D and E only
Solution
The dark reaction (biosynthetic phase, Calvin cycle) does not directly need light or chlorophyll; it uses the products of the light reaction.
Fixation of one CO2 needs 3 ATP and 2 NADPH.
CO2 (C), ATP (D) and NADPH (E) are required.
Answer: (3)