LIGHT REACTION

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Meaning:

The first stage of photosynthesis during which energy from light is used for the production of ATP

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Hypernyms ("light reaction" is a kind of...):

photochemical reaction (a chemical reaction produced by the action of light)

Holonyms ("light reaction" is a part of...):

photosynthesis (synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants))