Review the schematic diagram of photosynthesis and the involvement of the chloroplast in this process. Which statement below is accurate?

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A ADP ⇄ ATP occurs regardless of the presence of solar energy.ADP ⇄ ATP occurs regardless of the presence of solar energy.
B ATP and NADPH are utilized in the stroma to break down water and produce hydrogen ions.ATP and NADPH are utilized in the stroma to break down water and produce hydrogen ions.
C Carbon dioxide is critical to the initiation of the light independent reactions occurring in the stroma.Carbon dioxide is critical to the initiation of the light independent reactions occurring in the stroma.
D Carbon dioxide combines with water in the thylakoid membranes to produce stored chemical energy in the form of ATP.

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C Carbon dioxide is critical to the initiation of the light independent reactions occurring in the stroma.