Identify the correct statement (s) w.r.t. dark reaction of photosynthesis
(A) Involves use of ATP and NADPH to produce sugar.
(B) Takes place in the stroma of chloroplast.
(C) Does not depend directly on the presence of light.
(D) Depends on the product of light reaction.

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Only (B) and (C).

Only (A),(B) and (C).

Only (A) and (C)

(A),(B),(C) and (D).

answer is D.

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This process does not directly depend on the presence of light but is dependent on the products of the light reaction, i.e., ATP and NADPH, besides CO₂ and H₂O. ATP and NADPH are used in the biosynthetic phase for production of sugar. It takes place in the stroma of chloroplast.

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