[Campbell Biology P.246] What are the primary energy-carrying and reducing power products ge... | Practice Question

What are the primary energy-carrying and reducing power products generated by linear electron flow during the light reactions of photosynthesis, as described in the provided text?

  • A: ATP and O2
  • B: NADPH and H2O
  • C: ATP and NADPH
  • D: Glucose and O2

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Light drives the synthesis of ATP and NADPH by energizing the two types of photosystems... The key to this energy transformation is a flow of electrons through the photosystems... This is called linear electron flow, and it occurs during the light reactions of photosynthesis, as shown in Figure 10.13.' These are the two main products of the light reactions.