Which of the following does not occur during photosynthesis?
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A.
Energy from sunlight is absorbed -
B.
Carbondioxide is evolved -
C.
Glucose is synthesized -
D.
Oxygen is given -
E.
water is split
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
6CO(_2) + 12H(_2)O + light energy (to) C(_6)H(_{12})O(_6) + 6O(_2) + 6H(_2)O
This is the equation for photosynthesis. Note that carbondioxide is not evolved in these reactions.