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Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place inside a chloroplast?

A. Stroma
B. Thylakoid membrane✓ Correct Answer
C. Outer membrane
D. Intermembrane space

💡 Solution & Explanation

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur within the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts, where chlorophyll pigments absorb solar energy to generate ATP and NADPH through photophosphorylation. Conversely, the light-independent dark reactions take place in the surrounding fluid known as the stroma.

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