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NCERT says that the "dark reactions" should not be thought of as reactions occurring in the dark. They are better called

(a) oxygen reactions Your answer
(b) carbon reactions Correct
(c) photochemical reactions Your answer
(d) light-independent respiration Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (b)

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Explanation

Why (b) is correct

NCERT says the dark reactions do not need darkness; they are better called carbon reactions, since they reduce CO₂ to sugar.

Why the other options are wrong

(a) · your answer They do not produce oxygen.
(c) · your answer Photochemical reactions are the light reactions.
(d) · your answer They are part of photosynthesis, not respiration.

NCERT point: The carbon reactions depend on ATP and NADPH from the light reactions.

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