Question

Which step in photosynthesis does not need light?(1 point)
Responses

Oxygen is released.
Oxygen is released.

Chlorophyll absorbs energy.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy.

Water splits into hydrogen and oxygen.
Water splits into hydrogen and oxygen.

Carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine to make glucose.

Answer 1

The step in photosynthesis that does not need light is:

**Carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine to make glucose.**

This process occurs during the Calvin cycle, which is part of the light-independent reactions (also known as the dark reactions) of photosynthesis.