Which of the following are the two main products of the light-dependent reactions that are required to power the Calvin Cycle?
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Correct answer: ATP and NADPH
The light reactions convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in ATP and NADPH. These two molecules provide the chemical energy and reducing power needed to synthesize sugars in the light-independent phase.
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