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Which events take place in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Light energy is converted to sugars; sugars are broken down for energy.
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is used to make sugar.
Light energy is converted to chemical energy; chemical energy is used to make sugar.
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is converted to chemical energy.

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"Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is converted to chemical energy."

Explanation: in the light-dependent reactions chlorophyll captures light and uses it to make ATP and NADPH (chemical energy). Sugar synthesis occurs later in the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).