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Where in the chloroplast do the light reactions occur

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Answer:

The thylakoid discs

Step-by-step explanation:

The light reaction takes place in the thylakoid discs. There, water (H20) is oxidized, and oxygen (O2) is released. The electrons freed up from water are transfered to ATP and NADPH. The dark reaction occurs outside of the thylakoids.

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