Which Statement Correctly Summarizes the Two Phases of Photosynthesis

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly summarizes the two phases of photosynthesis?

A) The light-dependent reactions occur in the cytosol; the light-independent reactions occur in the stroma.
B) The products of the light-dependent reactions are ATP, NADPH, and O₂; the products of the light-independent reactions are ADP, NADP⁺, and sugar.
C) The light-dependent reactions occur only during the daylight hours; the light-independent reactions occur only when it is dark.
D) The light-dependent reactions produce water as a by-product; the light-independent reactions produce carbon dioxide as a waste product.
E) The products of the light-dependent reactions are ADP, NADP⁺, and O₂; the products of the light-independent reactions are ATP, NADPH, and sugar.