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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A In night, dark reaction of photosynthesis occurs, in which the products of light reaction, i.e. CO2, ATP, NADPH and H2O are utilised. CO2 is reduced for the production of carbohydrates.
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Direction: The following question consists of two statements - Assert...
Assertion and Reasoning
Assertion: In the daytime, CO2 generated during respiration is used up for photosynthesis.
Reason: There is no CO2 release during the day.
Explanation
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose and oxygen. During respiration, plants release CO2 as a byproduct. However, during the daytime when plants are actively photosynthesizing, the CO2 released during respiration is used up by the plant for photosynthesis. This is because photosynthesis occurs faster than respiration during the daytime due to the availability of sunlight. Hence, the Assertion is true.
The Reason states that there is no CO2 release during the day. This is not entirely true, as plants do release CO2 during respiration. However, as mentioned earlier, the CO2 released during respiration is used up for photosynthesis during the day. Thus, the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
Conclusion
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. Option (b) is the correct answer.
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