Reduction of NADP⁺ Occurs During

Question

Reduction of NADP⁺ occurs during
A)photosynthesis.
B)respiration.
C)both photosynthesis and respiration.
D)neither photosynthesis nor respiration.
E)photorespiration.

Accepted Answer

NADP⁺ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is reduced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, where it picks up electrons and hydrogen ions to become NADPH.