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Photosynthesis in Plants

Question 25 • TX-Environmental Systems B

How are the dark reactions that occur in plants dependent on the light reactions?

Answer
A
The chemical energy used in the dark reactions is produced in the light reactions.
B
The light reactions produce the oxygen necessary for the dark reactions to proceed.
C
Light energy absorbed during the light reactions is used directly in the dark reactions.
D
During the light reactions, carbon dioxide is converted to sugars, which are used during the dark reactions.

Explanation

The light reactions capture sunlight and use it to produce ATP and NADPH, which store usable chemical energy. The dark reactions use ATP and NADPH to help convert carbon dioxide into sugars. So the correct choice is “The chemical energy used in the dark reactions is produced in the light reactions.”

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