light reaction
noun
: the phase of photosynthesis that requires the presence of light and that involves photophosphorylation
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Visitors have the chance to kayak, and are also encouraged to swim and splash around in the water in order to trigger the light reactions.
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Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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“Light reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20reaction. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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