Which Statement Correctly Summarizes the Two Phases of Photosynthesis

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly summarizes the two phases of photosynthesis?

• A) The light-dependent reactions occur in the cytosol; the light-independent reactions occur in the stroma.
• B) The products of the light-dependent reactions are ATP, NADPH, and O₂; the products of the light-independent reactions are ADP, NADP⁺, and sugar.
• C) The light-dependent reactions occur only during the daylight hours; the light-independent reactions occur only when it is dark.
• D) The light-dependent reactions produce water as a by-product; the light-independent reactions produce carbon dioxide as a waste product.
• E) The products of the light-dependent reactions are ADP, NADP⁺, and O₂; the products of the light-independent reactions are ATP, NADPH, and sugar.

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