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Question
Which of the following is not applicable to the process of photosynthesis?
Options
Oxygen is evolved
Carbon dioxide is absorbed
Carbon dioxide is evolved
Water is utilised
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Solution
Carbon dioxide is evolved
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is taken up and oxygen is evolved as a side effect of photosynthesis.
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