Question

5. The model includes a wavy arrow to show light striking the thylakoids. Which

label for the wavy arrow would be MOST USEFUL for communicating the role of
light in photosynthesis?
a. Light is radiated from the chloroplast during the light-independent reactions.
b. Light energy is cycled within the thylakoid.
c. The chloroplast reflects the green wavelengths of light.
d. Light is the energy source for converting ADP to ATP, and NADP+ to NADPH.

Answer 1

There is no model in this question but the question can be answered based on the provided information and general knowledge of photosynthesis. The answer is:

d. Light is the energy source for converting ADP to ATP, and NADP+ to NADPH.

Step-by-step explanation:

Photosynthesis, which is being described in this question, is the process by which autotrophic organisms synthesize their food in the presence of sunlight. The photosynthetic process occurs in the CHLOROPLAST. However, photosynthesis occurs in two stages namely: light dependent and light independent reaction.

Light dependent reaction occurs specifically in the THYLAKOID of the chloroplast where the photons of light is absorbed by chlorophyll molecule (photosynthetic pigment). The light energy that hits the chlorophyll makes it excited, hence, providing the energy to produce ATP from ADP and NADPH from NADP+.

These products are pivotal in the next stage of photosynthesis (light independent stage). Hence, light plays a very crucial role in photosynthesis by providing the energy source for converting ADP to ATP, and NADP+ to NADPH.