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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is a key product of the light reactions that is utilized in the dark reactions of photosynthesis?
Options
A Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B Glucose
C Oxygen (O2)
D ATP and NADPH
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12 mentions 'Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is conver ed into chemical energy and temporarily stored in two compounds: Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Nicotinamide Adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP.H)'. Page 13 states that 'Tle chemical energy stored (ATP and NADPH) during the light reaction is utilized in this stage (Dark Reactions).'

Hint

Consider what 'chemical energy' is stored and transferred between the two stages.

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