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 of photosynthesis.
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Oxygen is released.
Oxygen is released.
Water splits into hydrogen and oxygen.
Water splits into hydrogen and oxygen.
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine to make glucose.
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine to make glucose.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy.
**Carbon dioxide and hydrogen combine to make glucose.**
This process occurs during the Calvin cycle, which is part of the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.
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The plant withers and dies.
The plant withers and dies.
The plant goes into hibernation.
The plant goes into hibernation.
The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.
The plant grows, flowers, and seeds.
The plant grows and thrives.
**The plant withers and dies.**
Blocking the stomata with petroleum jelly prevents gas exchange, which is essential for the plant to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and release oxygen. Over time, this will lead to the plant's inability to produce energy, resulting in wilting and potential death.
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12
12
2
2
1
1
6
6
\[ 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \]
In this reaction, 6 carbon dioxide molecules (each containing 1 carbon atom) combine to produce one glucose molecule (C₆H₁₂O₆), which has 6 carbon atoms.