During the light-dependent reactions,NADPH ____. A) is an enzyme B) is the oxidized form of NADP⁺ C) accepts hydrogen and electrons from water D) accepts hydrogen and electrons from carbohydrates E) obtains energy from ATP

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During the light-dependent reactions, NADPH is produced by accepting hydrogen and electrons from water, which is split by the energy from light. NADPH is a reduced form of NADP+ and serves as an electron carrier for the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) where it donates its electrons to reduce CO2 to sugars. NADPH is not an enzyme and does not obtain energy from ATP or carbohydrates.

During the Light-Dependent Reactions,NADPH ____