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Which of the following does not occur during photosynthesis?

Which of the following does not occur during photosynthesis?

  • 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.