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

Question

Responses

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.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy.

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 can take place in the absence of light.