what represents the product of the light-dependent stage? *
standard addressed:

c
sugars
b
a

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what represents the product of the light-dependent stage? *
standard addressed:

c
sugars
b
a

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C

Sugars

B

A

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Identify the components of the diagram

Determine inputs and outputs of the light-dependent stage

Identify the specific labels

Verify the role of label B

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