Question

Choose the event that does not occur in photosynthesis

Options

• Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

• Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates

• Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide

• Conversion of light energy to chemical energy

Answer 1

Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide

Explanation -

Oxygen is released into the atmosphere by water molecules. Carbon does not oxidise into carbon dioxide. The energy of light is converted into chemical energy.