MDCAT Biology MCQ #218

A chloroplast is divided into specific functional regions. Where do the light-dependent and light-independent reactions occur, respectively?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #218

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chloroplast is divided into specific functional regions. Where do the light-dependent and light-independent reactions occur, respectively?

    • A) Thylakoid vs Cristae
    • B) Stroma vs Thylakoid
    • C) Matrix vs Stroma
    • D) Thylakoid vs Stroma

    Answer: Thylakoid vs Stroma

    Explanation: The light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoids to produce ATP/NADPH, while the light-independent reactions occur in the stroma to fix carbon.