Multiple Choice
In which part of the cell do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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In the context of organic chemistry, what occurs during a light-dependent reaction?
A
Formation of glucose from carbon dioxide and water
B
Breaking down of glucose into pyruvate
C
Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH
D
Oxidation of NADH to NAD+
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Understand that light-dependent reactions are part of photosynthesis, which occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
Recognize that during light-dependent reactions, solar energy is captured by chlorophyll and other pigments in the thylakoid membranes.
Identify that the captured solar energy is used to split water molecules (photolysis), releasing oxygen and transferring electrons and protons.
Acknowledge that the energy from the electrons is used to convert ADP and inorganic phosphate into ATP through a process called photophosphorylation.
Note that the electrons and protons are also used to reduce NADP+ to NADPH, which, along with ATP, will be used in the Calvin cycle to synthesize glucose.
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