What is the overall balanced reaction for the light reactions of photosynthesis? A) O₂ + 2 NADPH + 3 ATP $\rightarrow$ 2 H₂O + 2 NADP⁺+ 3 ADP + 3 P_i B) 3 CO₂ + 6 NADPH + 9 ATP + 6 H₂O $\rightarrow$Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate + 6 NADP⁺+ 9 ADP + 9 P_i C) O₂ + 8 photons + NADP⁺+ 3 ATP $\rightarrow$ 2 H₂O + NADP⁺+ 3 ADP + 3 P_i D) 2 H₂O + 8 photons + 2 NADP⁺+ 3 ADP + 3 P_i $\rightarrow$ O₂ + 2 NADPH + 3 ATP

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The balanced reaction for the light reactions of photosynthesis involves water (H2O) being oxidized to produce oxygen (O2), NADP+ being reduced to produce NADPH, and ATP being synthesized from ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi). This is represented by the equation: 2 H2O + 2 NADP+ + 3 ADP + 3 Pi + light → O2 + 2 NADPH + 3 ATP. Choice D is the only option that includes water, NADP+, ADP, and ATP, and correctly represents the overall balanced reaction for the light reactions.

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