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Light Dependent Reactions in Photosynthesis

Question 6 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

Which is the best description of photophosphorylation?

Answer
A
the absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
B
the conversion of light energy to chemical energy
C
the removal of a phosphate group from a molecule
D
the conversion of ADP to ATP using light energy

Explanation

Photophosphorylation is the process of using light energy to add a phosphate group to ADP, forming ATP. Therefore, the best description is “the conversion of ADP to ATP using light energy.”

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