In photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide and water, with the help of light energy and chlorophyll, to synthesize carbohydrates and release oxygen. Carbon dioxide is the source of carbon atoms in the carbohydrate.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2018 · Topic: Photosynthesis (Light-independent reactions: Calvin cycle (C3 pathway) mechanism)
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Answer: A. In photosynthesis by green plants, carbon dioxide is used for making carbohydrate.
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