Question
Which step is a part of the dark (light-independent) reactions?
Responses
ATP molecules are produced.
ATP molecules are produced.
Solar energy is absorbed by chloroplasts.
Solar energy is absorbed by chloroplasts.
Oxygen is released when water molecules are split.
Oxygen is released when water molecules are split.
Carbon dioxide is used to form simple sugars.
Responses
ATP molecules are produced.
ATP molecules are produced.
Solar energy is absorbed by chloroplasts.
Solar energy is absorbed by chloroplasts.
Oxygen is released when water molecules are split.
Oxygen is released when water molecules are split.
Carbon dioxide is used to form simple sugars.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response that is a part of the dark (light-independent) reactions is:
**Carbon dioxide is used to form simple sugars.**
The dark reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, utilize carbon dioxide to synthesize glucose, while the other options pertain to the light-dependent reactions.
**Carbon dioxide is used to form simple sugars.**
The dark reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, utilize carbon dioxide to synthesize glucose, while the other options pertain to the light-dependent reactions.