In: Biology
The drug, cannabis, which is produced by the marijuana plant, is a byproduct of which reaction?
a. Dark reaction
b. Light reaction
c. Oxidative phosphorylation of plants
d. Glycolysis in plants
Ans:
(b) dark phase
During light phase, plant captures light energy and convert it into energy molecules, like ATP.
The dark reaction uses this energy to create various compounds and chemicals like cannabis.