Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780073383071
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 8, Problem 1U

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis are responsible for the production of

a. glucose.

b. CO2.

c. ATP and NADPH.

d. H2O.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Photosynthesis is a metabolic process that happens in photoautotrophs like plants. It uses water and carbon dioxide to make glucose and release oxygen. It happens in the chloroplast and is divided into light and dark reaction.

Answer to Problem 1U

Correct answer:

Light reaction converts solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) for use in dark reaction. Therefore, option c. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for the correct statement:

Light reaction is directly dependent on the sunlight. It absorbs the solar energy using pigments (chlorophyll) and converts it into ATP and NADPH molecules (chemical energy) by the process of photophosphorylation.

Option c. is given as “ATP and NADPH”.

As “the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis are responsible for the production of ATP and NADPH”, is the right answer.

Hence, option c. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “glucose”.

The dark reaction of photosynthesis produces glusoce not light reaction. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option b. is given as “ CO2 ”.

Carbon dioxide is a by-product of photosynthesis and is released during the dark reaction not light reaction. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “ H2O ”.

Water is used during the light reaction of photosynthesis and not produced. So, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options a., b. and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

ATP and NADPH molecules are produced during the light reaction of photosynthesis.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
The following table is from Kumar et. al. Highly Selective Dopamine D3 Receptor (DR) Antagonists and Partial Agonists Based on Eticlopride and the D3R Crystal Structure: New Leads for Opioid Dependence Treatment. J. Med Chem 2016.
The following figure is from Caterina et al. The capsaicin receptor: a heat activated ion channel in the pain pathway. Nature, 1997. Black boxes indicate capsaicin, white circles indicate resinferatoxin. You are a chef in a fancy new science-themed restaurant. You have a recipe that calls for 1 teaspoon of resinferatoxin, but you feel uncomfortable serving foods with "toxins" in them. How much capsaicin could you substitute instead?
What protein is necessary for packaging acetylcholine into synaptic vesicles?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Photosynthesis & Respiration | Reactions | Chemistry | FuseSchool; Author: FuseSchool - Global Education;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XIyweZg6Sw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY