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-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.
Sugar molecules like glucose are formed, and this is a light-independent stage.
Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-independent stage.

1 answer

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 light-dependent reactions, sunlight is captured by chlorophyll, leading to the conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. This occurs in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.