Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a part of photosynthesis?
12. Photosynthesis
Overview of Photosynthesis
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The 3-carbon sugar created during photosynthesis is generated in which of the following processes?
A
Light independent reaction
B
Photophosphorylation
C
Photoreduction
D
Light dependent reaction
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Understand that photosynthesis consists of two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).
Recognize that the light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts and involve the conversion of light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).
Identify that the light-independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, occur in the stroma of the chloroplasts and do not require light directly.
Learn that during the Calvin cycle, ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions are used to convert carbon dioxide into a 3-carbon sugar, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P).
Conclude that the 3-carbon sugar is generated during the light-independent reactions, which is the correct answer to the problem.
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