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Which statement is the most accurate regarding the first stage of photosynthesis?(1 point)

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-independent 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-dependent stage.

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Radiant energy is converted into chemical energy, and this is a light-dependent stage.

Explanation: The first stage (light reactions) captures light to make ATP and NADPH, which are chemical energy carriers used later in the light-independent (Calvin) reactions to make sugars.