What is the Role of NADP in Photosynthesis

Question

What is the role of NADP in photosynthesis?
A) pick up and drop off electrons
B) phosphorylate ADP to ATP
C) convert carbon dioxide to rubisco
D) absorb sunlight energy

Accepted Answer

NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is an electron carrier that picks up electrons from water during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis to become NADPH. These electrons are then used in the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates.