Dark reactions in photosynthesis explained
During the dark reaction (light-independent stage) of photosynthesis, sugars such as glucose are created from carbon dioxide and water using adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
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Energy-rich adenosine triphosphate molecules provide the energy that enables plants to combine carbon dioxide with other compounds to make sugars.
This activity occurs in the stroma of the chloroplasts and does not require light. It is therefore known as the dark reaction of photosynthesis.
This activity occurs in the stroma of the chloroplasts and does not require light. It is therefore known as the dark reaction of photosynthesis.
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