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Question
During light reaction in photosynthesis the following are formed ______.
Options
ATP and sugar
Hydrogen, O2 and sugar
ATP, hydrogen and O2
ATP, hydrogen and O2 donor
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Solution
Dark reaction in photosynthesis is called so because ATP, hydrogen and O2.
Explanation:
Water molecules are split during the light reaction; releasing hydrogen and O2.
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