WAEC Biology 2026 Question 4

Question 4

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

The primary hydrogen acceptor in photosynthesis is

  1. A.NAD
  2. B.FAD
  3. C.ATP
  4. D.NADP
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Answer: D (NADP)

Explanation

In the light stage, hydrogen from split water is picked up by NADP, forming NADPH, which is used to reduce carbon (IV) oxide.