Which of the following describes the role of NADP+ in photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: It is the terminal electron acceptor.
NADP+ acts as an electron carrier. At the end of the linear electron transport chain, it accepts two electrons and a proton to become NADPH, which then carries high-energy electrons to the Calvin Cycle.
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