Which of the given statements about photosynthesis is/are correct?

A. Stomata in the leaves absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
B. Photosynthesis results in the reduction of carbon dioxide to form carbohydrates.

Correct option is B

The correct option is: (b) Only B

• Statement B is correct: Photosynthesis is a redox reaction in whichcarbon dioxide is reducedto formglucose (a carbohydrate)using energy from sunlight.

• Statement A is incorrect:Stomata do not absorb sunlight; they are responsible for theexchange of gases, allowingCO₂ to enter and O₂ to exit.

• Stomata Function: Pores in leaves that regulate gas exchange and transpiration.

• Photosynthesis Process: Occurs mainly in chloroplasts of leaf cells; sunlight is absorbed bychlorophyll, not stomata.

• Chemical Reaction:
  

  6CO₂ + 6H₂O + sunlight → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

• Reduction Involved: CO₂ gains hydrogen and electrons to form glucose.