Which of the following are required for the dark reaction of photosynthesis? 1. Light 2. Chlorophyll 3. Carbon dioxide 4. ATP 5. NADPH Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [NEET 2024]

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Correct answer: d) 3, 4 and 5 only. The dark reaction (also called the Calvin cycle or light-independent reaction) does not require light directly. It uses the products of the light reaction to fix carbon dioxide into carbohydrates. Requirements of the dark reaction: 3. Carbon dioxide (CO₂): Source of carbon for glucose formation. 4. ATP: Provides energy for carbon fixation steps. 5. NADPH: Provides reducing power (hydrogen and electrons) to reduce 3- phosphoglyceric acid to glyceraldehyde- 3-phosphate.

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