Which answer best describes the role of light in photosynthesis? A.) Light is the primary source of energy that drives the carbon fixation (Calvin cycle) steps of photosynthesis. B.) Light is one of the products of photosynthetic reactions. C.) Light provides the primary source of energy that drives the first stage of photosynthesis (photophosphorylation). D.) Light is one of the reactants in the photosynthesis reactions.
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Step 1: Light is absorbed by chlorophyll pigments in the chloroplasts of plant cells during photosynthesis. Show more…
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