In the chloroplasts of plant cells, the absorption of light energy and the movement of electrons along an electron transport chain occurs in the _____ and the synthesis of carbohydrates takes place in the _____.
A)thylakoids; stroma
B)inner membrane; matrix
C)thylakoids; matrix
D)inner membrane; cytoplasm
E)inner membrane; stroma

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In chloroplasts, the absorption of light energy and the movement of electrons along an electron transport chain occurs in the thylakoids, specifically in the photosystems located in the thylakoid membranes. The synthesis of carbohydrates takes place in the stroma, which is the fluid-filled area surrounding the thylakoids. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

In the Chloroplasts of Plant Cells, the Absorption of Light