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Consider the following statements about photosynthesis: 1. It requires sunlight. 2. Chlorophyll absorbs light. 3. It occurs in mitochondria.

1. Only 1 and 2 are correct
2. Only 2 and 3 are correct
3. Only 1 and 3 are correct
4. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Correct answer: Only 1 and 2 are correct

Solution

Photosynthesis generally requires sunlight, and chlorophyll absorbs light energy. It does not occur in mitochondria; it occurs in chloroplasts. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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