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GCE Biology 1989 Question 21

Question 21

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

In photosynthesis, the following processes are part of the light reaction except

  1. A.transfer of radiant energy which reduces a co-factor
  2. B.absorption of radiant energy by chlorophyll
  3. C.utilization of the energy in the electron transfer chain to form ATP
  4. D.formation of glucose using energy from NADPH
  5. E.splitting of water into its component parts
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Answer: D (formation of glucose using energy from NADPH)

Explanation

Glucose is built in the dark (light-independent) stage, using the products of the light stage.