QUESTION
Which statement best distinguishes the light-dependent (L-D) reactions from the light-independent (L-IND) reactions?
A) The L-D reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane, and the L-IND reactions occur in the stroma.
B) The L-D reactions occur in the cytoplasm, and the L-IND reactions occur in the chloroplast.
C) The L-D reactions occur in the chloroplast, and the L-IND reactions occur in the mitochondria.
D) The L-D reactions occur in the stroma, and the L-IND reactions occur in the cytoplasm.
ANSWER
The correct option is A) The L-D reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane, and the L-IND reactions occur in the stroma.