The main purpose of the light-dependent reactions is to energize electrons. These reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts and use light energy to generate ATP and NADPH, which are crucial for the subsequent light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) that synthesize glucose. While oxygen is produced as a byproduct during these reactions, the primary goal is to convert light energy into chemical energy by energizing electrons.
What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions?
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to make glucose
to make glucose
to energize electrons
to energize electrons
to make oxygen
to make oxygen
to produce carbon dioxide
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