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

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

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

How does the following favour increase photosynthesis?

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

(ii) The thinness of the leaf …………………

(iii) More numerous stomata …………………

Name the three end-products of photosynthesis and mention the fate of each of them in the plant.

(i) Name ……………………

Fate ………………………

(ii) Name ……………………………….

Fate ……………………………….

(iii) Name ……………………………….

Fate ……………………………….