Check the statements about light-independent reactions in photosynthesis that are true. Light-independent reactions requires carbon dioxide (CO2). Light-independent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane. Light-independent reactions involve the splitting of water molecules. Light-independent reactions produce carbohydrates.

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Pippy

16 November, 08:41

Check the statements about light-independent reactions in photosynthesis that are true. Light-independent reactions requires carbon dioxide (CO2). Light-independent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane. Light-independent reactions involve the splitting of water molecules. Light-independent reactions produce carbohydrates.

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Madelynn Bishop · Answer 1

All of the other statements are correct except this: light independent reactions produce carbohydrates. Light-independent reactions actually convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into sugar or glucose that is readily used up by the plant for energy.