What is the role of ATP in the light-independent reactions?
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What is the role of ATP in the light-independent reactions?
Energy source
Electron carrier
Carbon source
None of the above
ATP serves as the energy source for the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
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Q: What is the role of ATP in the light-independent reactions?
Solution: ATP serves as the energy source for the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand that ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate, which is a molecule that stores energy.
Step 2: Know that the light-independent reactions are also called the Calvin cycle, which occurs in plants after the light-dependent reactions.
Step 3: Realize that during the light-dependent reactions, energy from sunlight is used to create ATP.
Step 4: Recognize that ATP produced in the light-dependent reactions is then used in the Calvin cycle.
Step 5: Understand that in the Calvin cycle, ATP provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and other molecules into glucose, which plants use for energy.
