Assertion (A): Photosynthesis is an anabolic  process.  

Reason (R): The process of photosynthesis occurs in chlorophyll.  

 

Answer

 

  • Anabolic processes are processes where. simple molecules combine to form complex products .
  • In photosynthesis simple molecules like CO 2 and water combine to form complex carbohydrates , it is an anabolic process.

 

The process of photosynthesis takes place in chloroplast. Chlorophyll is the green coloured pigment inside chloroplasts which give plants their green colour.

 

Hence,

  • The assertion is True
  • The reason is False

Structure of a Chloroplast-01.jpg

So, the correct option is (c)  

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