Which of the Following Is Not True of the Light-Dependent

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• A)They occur in thylakoid membranes.
• B)They generate NADPH.
• C)They generate glucose from CO₂ and H₂O.
• D)The photons cause magnesium to release electrons.
• E)ATP is generated by a chemiosmotic mechanism.

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Definitions:

Hypoglossal Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for controlling the movements of most of the muscles in the tongue, crucial for speech, swallowing, and food manipulation.

Vagus Nerves

The tenth cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which play critical roles in controlling heart, digestive, and respiratory functions.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Autonomic Nervous System

A system that is in charge of the body’s automatic functions, such as the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.