Which Statement About the Light-Independent Reactions of Photosynthesis Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis is false?

• A) The term "light-independent reactions" refers to the pathways by which CO₂ is reduced to carbohydrates.
• B) Light-independent reactions take place in the chloroplast stroma.
• C) ATP is consumed by light-independent reactions.
• D) NADPH is consumed by light-independent reactions.
• E) Light-independent reactions operate in the dark.

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