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How is NADPH utilized during photosynthesis?
Options
A Provides reducing power for carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle
Correct Answer
B Splits water
C Generates light energy
D Forms thylakoid membranes
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

NADPH acts as a reducing agent, donating high-energy electrons and hydrogen atoms to convert 3-phosphoglycerate (3-PGA) into G3P during the reduction phase of the Calvin cycle.

Hint

It provides the 'power' to build sugars from CO2.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 708 of 2556
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