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

Question

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

Chlorophyll absorbs energy.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy.

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

Oxygen is released.
Oxygen is released.

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 (also known as the light-independent reactions or dark reactions) which does not require direct light to occur.