Which of the following is NOT accomplished in the dark reactions of photosynthesis?
A)Carbon dioxide is fixed to ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate.
B)Two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate are produced.
C)Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is used to synthesize glucose.
D)ATP is produced.

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ATP is produced during the light reactions of photosynthesis, not the dark reactions. The dark reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, primarily involve the fixation of carbon dioxide and the production of sugars.

Which of the Following Is NOT Accomplished in the Dark