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Light Independent Reactions in Photosynthesis — Quiz

Question 5 • Biology

Which compound is a metabolic intermediate of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?

Answer
A
ATP
B
PGA
C
NADPH
D
RuBP

Explanation

PGA (3-phosphoglycerate) is formed during the Calvin cycle, the light-independent reactions, and is then processed into other compounds. ATP and NADPH supply energy and reducing power rather than serving as carbon-cycle intermediates. RuBP is also part of the cycle, but among these choices PGA is the metabolic intermediate being asked for.

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