Which molecule acts as the primary energy carrier in the light reactions?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which molecule acts as the primary energy carrier in the light reactions?
  1. ATP
  2. NADPH
  3. Glucose
  4. RuBP

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which molecule acts as the primary energy carrier in the light reactions?
Correct Answer: ATP
  • Step 1: Understand that light reactions are part of photosynthesis, which occurs in plants.
  • Step 2: Know that light reactions take place in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
  • Step 3: Learn that during light reactions, sunlight is captured by chlorophyll.
  • Step 4: Realize that this captured energy is used to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich molecules.
  • Step 5: Identify that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is one of the main products formed during these reactions.
  • Step 6: Conclude that ATP acts as the primary energy carrier produced in the light reactions.
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