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Mention one difference between the following the basis of what is given in brackets.

Light and dark reactions (products formed).











Light reactions



Dark reactions



Main products here are hydrogen and oxygen, along with the release of some electrons, which converts ADP into ATP.


Explanation:


In light reactions, the chlorophyll is activated with light absorption which in turn leads to the photolysis of water producing hydrogen, oxygen, and electrons.



Mainly glucose is produced by this reaction.


Explanation:


The dark reactions the chlorophyll is independent of light and produces glucose. Most of the times, glucose polymerizes to form starch.





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