Why is photosynthesis a light-dependent reaction?

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krishna kishore G.
Nov 9, 2016

The entire process of Photosynthesis can be divided into two stages. i. Light reactions ii. Dark reactions.

Explanation:

Light reactions of photosynthesis are light dependent reactions. They are light dependent because for the process to start, a light ray should impinge on the chlorophyll and only then the reactions of photosynthesis begin.

Dark reactions of photosynthesis are light independent

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