The Light- Independent Reactions of Plants Function to Make Organic

question 30

Multiple Choice

The light- independent reactions of plants function to make organic molecules using carbon dioxide as a carbon source. What is the electron source that helps reduce carbon dioxide to sugars and other organic molecules?

• A) electrons from oxygen
• B) ATP
• C) NADPH
• D) NADH

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