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प्रश्न
Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?
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उत्तर
Photosynthesis is considered an endothermic reaction because in this process light energy from sunlight is absorbed to produce oxygen and glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll.
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