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Question
Why should the light-dependent reaction occur before the light-independent reaction?
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Solution
During light-dependent reaction, photosynthesis pigment absorbs the light energy and convert it into chemical energy ATP and NADPH2.
During light-independent CO2 is reduced into carbohydrates with the help of ATP and NADPH2 produced during the light-dependent reaction.
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