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What Type of Energy Is Used to Power Light-Dependent Reactions?

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What type of energy is used to power the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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This answer identifies the energy entering the light-dependent reactions: light (radiant or solar) energy carried by photons. ATP and NADPH are chemical-energy products formed by those reactions, not the initial energy source asked for here.