The relationship between the light-dependent and light-independent reactions in photosynthesis is that

A. the energy stored in the glucose made during the Calvin cycle is used to drive the light reactions.
B. the light-dependent and light-independent reactions both take place within the membranes of bacterial cells or thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
C. the ATP made during the light-dependent reactions is used for the growth and development of the cell and the ATP from the oxidation of glucose drives the light reactions.
D. the light-independent reactions are driven by the ATP and NADPH generated from the light reactions.


Answer: D

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