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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

The chemical energy stored as ATP and NADPH during the light reaction is utilized in which process during the dark reaction of photosynthesis?
Options
A Photolysis of water
B Carbon fixation
Correct Answer
C Oxygen liberation
D Chlorophyll synthesis
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states that in the dark reaction, 'CO2 is conver ed to carbohydrates (carbon fixation) in this stage,' utilizing the stored chemical energy.

Hint

The dark reaction is also known as the Calvin cycle and is responsible for creating organic molecules from CO2.

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