Which of the following statements about the light reactions is true?
Correct Answer: The light reactions produce ATP and NADPH, which are used in the Calvin cycle.
- Step 1: Understand that light reactions are the first part of photosynthesis.
- Step 2: Know that light reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
- Step 3: Learn that light energy is captured by chlorophyll and used to split water molecules.
- Step 4: Realize that splitting water produces oxygen and releases energy.
- Step 5: Understand that this energy is used to create ATP (energy currency) and NADPH (electron carrier).
- Step 6: Remember that ATP and NADPH are then used in the next stage of photosynthesis called the Calvin cycle.
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