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Lesson 5: Light Independent Reactions in Photosynthesis

Question 5 • 41111de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - NM-Biology - S1

During reduction, PGA reacts with ATP and NADPH. What does ATP contribute to the reaction?

Answer
A
carbon
B
hydrogen ions
C
electrons
D
phosphate group

Explanation

ATP transfers a phosphate group to PGA during the reduction stage, helping convert it into a higher-energy intermediate. NADPH supplies the electrons needed for reduction, so ATP’s contribution is the phosphate group.

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