Multiple Choice
Which part of the photosystem is responsible for accepting a light photon?
12. Photosynthesis
Light Dependent Reactions
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In the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, how do chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight?
A
Mitochondrial electron transport chains in the chloroplast inner membrane use sunlight to pump protons.
B
Enzymes in the stroma directly convert sunlight into glucose through the Calvin cycle.
C
Chlorophyll and other pigments in the thylakoid membranes absorb photons and excite electrons in photosystems.
D
ATP synthase absorbs photons to phosphorylate ADP without an electron transport chain.
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