ATP
NADP+
NADP
When light strikes a chlorophyll molecule, electrons in the chloroplast get excited.
When light strikes a chlorophyll molecule, electrons in the chloroplast get excited.
Yes, excited electrons from the acceptor molecule are sent to the electron transport chain. This process allows the electrons to move through a series of protein complexes in the inner mitochondrial membrane, ultimately leading to the generation of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
NDHP+
An element's electrons can be in an excited state when they absorb energy from an external source, such as heat or light. This added energy causes the electrons to move to higher energy levels further from the nucleus. As the electrons return to their original energy levels, they release this extra energy in the form of light or heat.
Excited electrons in a chlorophyll molecule are transferred through a series of proteins in the thylakoid membrane, known as the electron transport chain, generating ATP and NADPH through the process of photosynthesis. These high-energy molecules will then be used in the Calvin cycle to produce glucose from carbon dioxide.
Plants rely on water for photosynthesis because it provides the necessary electrons during the light reactions of photosynthesis. Water is split into oxygen and hydrogen ions, which release electrons that replace those lost by chlorophyll molecules. These electrons are transported through the electron transport chain to generate ATP and NADPH, which are used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose during the Calvin cycle.
The source of electrons that makes chlorophyll stable again is water. The process of photosynthesis involves the splitting of water molecules to provide electrons, which are then used to replace the electrons lost from the chlorophyll molecule during absorption of light.
Absorption of UV radiation by a molecule can cause electronic transitions within the molecule, leading to the excitation of electrons to higher energy levels. This can result in the molecule becoming electronically excited or even breaking apart, causing chemical reactions or photochemical processes to occur.
"Excited", or in an "excited state".