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Plants need photons in order to photosynthesize.

There are photons which we cannot see, such as UV rays, but most plant energy comes from light which we can see.

Also, remember that different plants absorb different kinds of light.

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The complete process of photosynthesis cannot take place in the dark. However, the dark stage of photosynthesis can take place in the dark. (hence its name)

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No the process of photosynthesis can not take place in the dark because it is dependent on light. Photosynthesis uses Light-Dependent reactions, which requires light.

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Because first step in photosynthesis starts with photolysis of water which requires light energy.

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no. only in sun light.

yes. there is a dark phase.

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No photosynthesis doesn't have to happen in the dark. In fact it cannot.

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No it can't. Photosynthesis (as the name implies) requires light to occur.

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Photosynthesis works in sunlight

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Can photosynthesis happen during nighttime?

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