Question

Which types of molecules are synthesized in light-independent (dark) reactions?

• A. proteins
• B. glycolipids
• C. carbohydrates
• D. nucleic acids

Answer 1

Answer:

C. carbohydrates

• The second stage of events involved in photosynthesis is referred to as light-independent (dark) reactions.

• In these carbohydrates are synthesized from carbon dioxide using energy stored in ATP and NADPH.