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Why is it better to call the dark phase of photosynthesis as a light independent phase?

The dark phase of photosynthesis can be called as light independent phase since it does not require sunlight. In fact, the dark reaction uses the ATP and NADPH generated in the light reaction to synthesize carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water.


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