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

What happens in photolysis? …………………….

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

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

How does the following favour increase photosynthesis?

(i) Large surface area of the leaf ………………………

(ii) The thinness of the leaf …………………

(iii) More numerous stomata …………………