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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Light-independent reactions in plants proceed in the
Options
A grana
B cytoplasm
C plasma membrane
D stroma
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur in the stroma of the chloroplast. The stroma is the fluid-filled space surrounding the thylakoid membranes (grana). The grana are the site of the light-dependent reactions.

Hint

Which part of the chloroplast is the fluid matrix where enzymes for sugar building are found?

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