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Carbon dioxide joins the photosynthetic pathway in

1. PS I
2. PS II
3. Light reaction
4. Dark reaction

Correct answer: Dark reaction

Solution

Carbon dioxide is incorporated into organic molecules during the Calvin cycle, also called the dark reaction. The light reactions only capture light energy to produce ATP and NADPH, which are then used in carbon fixation.

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