Question

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.

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

Answer 1

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 of photosynthesis, sunlight is captured and used to produce energy-rich molecules (ATP and NADPH), which will be used in the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) to form sugar molecules like glucose.