Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
- ALight-independent reactions produce the O₂ consumed by light-dependent reactions.
- BLight-dependent reactions provide the glucose used by light-independent reactions.
- CLight-dependent reactions provide ATP and NADPH for light-independent reactions.
- DLight-independent reactions directly use light energy to fix CO₂.
✓ Correct answer: C
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