The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are those that  

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


D.  convert CO2 into reduced molecules (sugars).

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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