Which of the following processes are included in the 'Photochemical' phase of photosynthesis? A. Light absorption B. Synthesis of sugar C. Splitting of water D. Release of oxygen E. Formation of ATP and NADPH Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Step-by-step solution

The photochemical phase of photosynthesis, also known as the light reaction, directly depends on light energy. It includes light absorption, splitting of water, release of oxygen, and the formation of high-energy chemical intermediates, ATP and NADPH. The synthesis of sugar is a part of the biosynthetic phase, also known as the dark reaction, which does not directly depend on light but utilizes the ATP and NADPH produced during the light reaction. Therefore, processes A, C, D, and E are included in the photochemica