Question
Biology Question on Photosynthesis in higher plants
Dark reactions of photosynthesis occur in
A
granal thylakoid membranes
B
stromal lamella membranes
C
stroma outside photosynthetic lamellae
D
periplastidial space.
Answer
stroma outside photosynthetic lamellae
Explanation
Solution
The dark reactions of photosynthesis is purely enzymatic and slower than the primary photochemical reaction. It takes place in stroma portion of the chloroplast and is independent of light i.e., it can occur either in presence or in absence of light provided that assimilatory power available.