The dark reaction involves utilization of CO2 in producing C6H12O6 (glucose). Why is this phase called dark reaction?

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The dark reaction involves utilization of CO₂ in producing C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose). Why is this phase called dark reaction?

This phase is called dark reaction and these reactions are independent of light energy i.e. they do not require the presence of light energy.

What is the source of oxygen released in photosynthesis – CO₂ or H₂O ? ……………………………….

What happens in photolysis? …………………….

Glucose produced during photosynthesis is soon polymerised into starch. What does polymerisation mean? ……………….

Why is it better to call the dark phase of photosynthesis as "light-independent phase"? …………….

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