Does the biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis directly depend on the presence of light?

Does the biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis directly depend on the presence of light?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. May be
  4. Both B) and C)

Solution

The biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis does not directly depend on the presence of light, but it is dependent on the products of the light reaction, i.e., ATP and NADPH, besides CO₂ and H₂O.

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