The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are those that

A. convert CO2 into reduced molecules (sugars).
B. convert chlorophylls into light energy.
C. convert glucose into energy.
D. occur only at night.
E. convert water into hydrogen and oxygen.


Answer: A

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