Why is the second stage of photosynthesis called light independent reaction?

Answer 1

The light-independent reactions are sometimes referred to as the dark reactions, though that term may be misleading as they do not actually require darkness to proceed. The term "light-independent" is used to emphasize that the reactions occur regardless of the amount of light present as long as the proper substrate compounds are available. Even this term can be criticized, however, as the availability of substrates in plants depends on photosynthesis, so the reactions cannot be said to be entirely "light-independent." Furthermore, the term "dark reactions" may be more accurate in CAM (Crassulacean acid metabolism) plants, which only take up CO2, which is necessary for the reactions to proceed, at night.

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Answer 2

a photochemical reaction is one which relies on light energy, hence the word 'photo' like in photosynthesis where light is needed to make glucose and oxygen from water and carbon dioxide.

hence why photochemical reactions are 'light dependent'

these reactions need light for the reaction to take place

Answer 3

Because it needs the energy from the sun in order to progress. Hence the name (sun) Light dependent reaction

Read more: Why_is_the_first_stage_called_light_dependent_reaction

Answer 4

Because it doesn't directly require light. Interestingly, light independent reaction will not perform in dark because ATP and NADPH made during the light reaction are not made, so the second stage cannot proceed.

Answer 5

Because they do not require the presence of Light to occur.

Answer 6

Because the reaction does not require light in order to proceed.

Answer 7

they do not require light to take place.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

they do not require light to take place.

Answer 10

they don't need light