For the Following Questions, Compare the Light Reactions with the Calvin

question 51

Multiple Choice

For the following questions, compare the light reactions with the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis in plants.
-Produces NADPH

• A)light reactions alone
• B)the Calvin cycle alone
• C)both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
• D)neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle
• E)occurs in the chloroplast but is not part of photosynthesis

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and pyruvic acid as a byproduct.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that integrates the energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into usable energy in the form of ATP, also known as the Krebs cycle.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase or set of actions taken in anticipation of a foreseeable event or situation to ensure readiness.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells produce energy in the form of ATP from glucose.