Biology for IGCSE & O level - Plant Nutrition (Section 6 - No. 29)
How do the light-dependent and light-independent reactions work together in photosynthesis?
Light-dependent reactions produce glucose, which fuels the light-independent reactions.
Light-dependent reactions produce ATP and NADPH, which are used in the light-independent reactions.
Light-independent reactions produce water, which is used in the light-dependent reactions.
Light-dependent and light-independent reactions are completely separate processes.
Explanation
The light-dependent reactions produce the energy (ATP) and reducing power (NADPH) used in the Calvin cycle.
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