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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what is the final electron acceptor?
Options
A NADH
B NADP+
Correct Answer
C FAD
D ATP
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

At the end of the linear electron flow chain, ferredoxin passes electrons to NADP+ reductase, which reduces NADP+ to NADPH. NADPH carries electrons to the Calvin cycle.

Hint

It's the reduced form that carries high-energy electrons for biosynthesis.

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