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How many statements are correct regarding the relationship of rate of photosynthesis with intensity of light as depicted in the graph given below?

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(i) At low light intensity chlorophyll acts as a limiting factor.
(ii) In segment 'C' of the curve light intensity is not a limiting factor.
(iii) Light compensation point is observed in segment 'C' of the curve.
(iv) At high light intensity rate of photosynthesis is saturated as light is no more utilised in photosynthesis.

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