In photosynthesis, the light-independent reactions take place at:

Stromal matrix

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Thylakoid lumen

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Photosystem I

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Photosystem II

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Solution

The correct option is A Stromal matrix
During photosynthesis, the llight-independent reaction or dark reaction takes place in the stromal matrix of the chloroplasts.
The light dependent reaction takes place in the thylakoid membranes, on which the photosystem I and photosystem II are located.

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