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Can photosynthesis occur in the dark if plants are warm?

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No there has to be light
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No. Photosynthesis happens when there is sunlight. That is how plants make their food. No sunlight, no photosynthesis. If the plant has been taken away from a sunny spot and put in the dark while still warm, it's possible a small amount of photosynthesis could happen. 
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