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The physico-chemical process used by green plants for converting light energy into chemical energy is known as _________.

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Photosynthesis

The correct answer is Photosynthesis.

Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle): Occur in the stroma of chloroplasts. ATP and NADPH produced during the light-dependent reactions are used to fix carbon dioxide and synthesize glucose and other organic molecules. This stage does not directly require light but depends on the products of the light-dependent reactions. Photosynthesis is vital for sustaining most life on Earth as it provides the energy source (organic compounds) and produces the oxygen necessary for aerobic respiration.

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