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Which of the following events does not occur during photosynthesis?Only one correct answerA.Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygenB.Oxidation of carbon dioxide to carbohydratesC.Conversion of light energy to chemical energyD.Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

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Which of the following events does not occur during photosynthesis?Only one correct answerA.Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygenB.Oxidation of carbon dioxide to carbohydratesC.Conversion of light energy to chemical energyD.Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll

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The correct answer is B. Oxidation of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates. This event does not occur during photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrates, not oxidized.

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