DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which substance from the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the light-independent reactions?
A
ADP
B
H2O
C
NADPH
D
pyruvic acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The light-dependent reactions convert light energy into chemical energy. The goal of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is to collect energy from the sun and break down water molecules to produce ATP and NADPH. These two energy-storing molecules are then used in the light-independent reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -ATP and NADPH produced by the light-dependent reactions of the photosystems are used by the Calvin cycle in the stroma of the chloroplast.

Detailed explanation-3: -Light-independent reaction is a series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis not requiring light to proceed, and ultimately produce organic molecules from carbon dioxide. The energy released from ATP (produced during the light reactions) drives this metabolic pathway.

Detailed explanation-4: -The light-independent reactions occur in the stroma. Light absorption. What substance is from light dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the Calvin cycle? NADPH.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions are used to make sugars in the next stage of photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle.

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