Question

Which statement is the most accurate regarding the first stage of photosynthesis?(1 point) Responses Sugar molecules like glucose are formed, and this is a light-dependent stage. Sugar molecules like glucose are formed, and this is a light-dependent stage. Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-independent stage. Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-independent stage. Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-dependent stage. Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-dependent stage. Sugar molecules like glucose are formed, and this is a light-independent stage.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding the first stage of photosynthesis is: "Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-dependent stage."

In the first stage of photosynthesis (the light-dependent reactions), sunlight is captured by chlorophyll and used to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich molecules (ATP and NADPH) while releasing oxygen as a byproduct.