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In photosynthesis, the light-independent reactions take place in the

  • (a) photosystem II Your answer
  • (b) photosystem I Your answer
  • (c) stromal matrix Correct
  • (d) thylakoid lumen Your answer
Your answer: Correct answer: (c)
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Explanation

Why (c) is correct

The light-independent (dark) reactions, that is the Calvin cycle, take place in the stroma (matrix) of the chloroplast, which contains RuBisCO and the other enzymes.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (a) · your answer PS II is part of the light reaction on the thylakoid membrane.
  • (b) · your answer PS I is also a light-reaction complex on the thylakoid membrane.
  • (d) · your answer The thylakoid lumen collects protons in the light reaction; the Calvin cycle is outside it, in the stroma.
NCERT point: Light reaction: thylakoid membranes. Dark reaction: stroma.
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