NEET Botany Light Reaction MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the light reaction of photosynthesis is correct?
The light reaction involves the absorption of light and the splitting of water to release oxygen.
Only chlorophyll a is involved in the light reaction, while accessory pigments do not contribute.
Light reactions occur in the cytoplasm of the plant cell where ATP is synthesized.
The light reaction solely produces glucose as the final product.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The light reaction includes the absorption of light, water splitting, and oxygen release, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Accessory pigments assist chlorophyll a, and ATP synthesis occurs in the thylakoid membrane, not the cytoplasm.
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