In photosynthesis, the light reactions ________ while the Calvin cycle ________.
A) capture solar energy; converts the captured energy to chemical potential energy
B) can occur only in the light; can occur only in the dark
C) require the presence of ATP; makes ATP
D) can only function if the stomata are open; can only occur if the stomata are closed
E) use products manufactured in the dark reactions; creates products used in the dark reactions

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The light reactions of photosynthesis capture solar energy and convert it into chemical potential energy in the form of ATP and NADPH, which are then used by the Calvin cycle to fix carbon dioxide into organic molecules like glucose.

In Photosynthesis, the Light Reactions ________ While the Calvin Cycle