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Assertion: Photosynthesis is a redox process.
Reason : Oxidation of carbon dioxide and reduction of water takes place in photosynthesis.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Asseration

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true , but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reson is true

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The correct Answer is:
C
Photosynthesis is a redox process. It includes reduction of carbon dioxide to organic carbon compounds such as sugar and oxidation of water to oxygen.
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  • The reaction taking place during photosynthesis is

    A
    `H_2O_((l))+NH_(3(aq))hArrOH_((aq))^(-)+NH_(4(aq))^(+)`
    B
    `H_2O_((l))+H_2O_((l))hArrH_3O_((aq))^(+)+OH_((aq))^(-)`
    C
    `6CO_2+6H_2OhArrC_6H_(12)O_(6(aq))+6O_(2(g))`
    D
    `CaC_2+2H_2OhArrC_2H_2+Ca(OH)_2`

  • Photosynthesis does take place in

    A
    Only green leaves of plants
    B
    All green parts of the plants
    C
    Non-green parts of the plants
    D
    Both (b) and (c)

  • Photosynthesis takes place in

    A
    Roots of the plants
    B
    Green parts of the plants
    C
    Stems of the plants
    D
    All parts of the plant

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