What Takes Place During the Second Step of Photosynthesis, Referred

Question

What takes place during the second step of photosynthesis, referred to as the "carbon reactions"?
A) CO2is fixed, producing carbohydrates.
B) CO2is oxidized by solar radiation.
C) Water is split to provide electrons to synthesize ATP and NADPH.
D) Chlorophyll is oxidized by water.

Accepted Answer

During the carbon reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, CO₂ is fixed into organic molecules, ultimately producing carbohydrates.