Light Reaction in photosynthesis occurs in the thylakoids found in chloroplasts. here are summarized process:
1. light energy strikes chlorophyll bodies and electrons get excited.
2. electrons NADP+ and H+ join together to form NADPH in the elctron transport chain.
See also: Light-independent reactions
The light-dependent reactions, or photosynthesis, is the first stage of photosynthesis, the process by whichplants capture and store energy from sunlight. In this process, light energy is converted into chemical energy, in the form of the energy-carrying molecules ATP and NADPH. In the light-independent reactions, the formed NADPH andATP drive the reduction of CO2 to more useful organic compounds, such as glucose. However, although light-independent reactions are, by convention, also called dark reactions, they are not independent of the need of light, for they are driven by ATP and NADPH, products of light. They are often called the Calvin Cycle or C3 Cycle.
The light-dependent reactions take place on the thylakoid membrane inside a chloroplast. The inside of the thylakoid membrane is called the lumen, and outside the thylakoid membrane is the stroma, where the light-independent reactions take place. The thylakoid membrane contains some integral membrane protein complexes that catalyze the light reactions. There are four major protein complexes in the thylakoid membrane: Photosystem I (PSI),Photosystem II (PSII), Cytochrome b6f complex, and ATP synthase. These four complexes work together to ultimately create the products ATP and NADPH.
The two photosystems absorb light energy through pigments - primarily the chlorophylls, which are responsible for the green color of leaves. The light-dependent reactions begin in photosystem II. When a chlorophyll a molecule within the reaction center of PSII absorbs a photon, an electron in this molecule attains a higher energy level. Because this state of an electron is very unstable, the electron is transferred from one to another molecule creating a chain of redox reactions, called an electron transport chain (ETC). The electron flow goes from PSII to cytochrome b6f to PSI. In PSI, the electron gets the energy from another photon. The final electron acceptor is NADP. In oxygenic photosynthesis, the first electron donor is water, creating oxygen as a waste product. In anoxygenic photosynthesis various electron donors are used.
Which of the following is part of the light reaction?
A) carbon fixation
B) reduction of carbon
C) addition of electrons and protons to carbon
D) regeneration of NADP+
E) formation of waste products in the form of O2
ANSWER: E if u are asked to select one
the diagram of light reactions in photosynthesis?
Light reaction in photosynthesis require light in order to produce organic energy molecules. They are initiated by colored pigments, such as chlorophyll.
The first stage of photosynthesis, occurring only in the presence of light, during which energy captured from light drives the production of ATP.
the process of light reaction is occurs during the process of photosynthesis
photon reaction is the light reaction in photosynthesis..!!
ATP and NADPH.
because of the gravity of the earth
what is waters roles in the light reaction of photosynthesis
Light allows photosynthesis to occur. Therefore more light=faster reaction.
Water is the molecule that is split during the light reaction of photosynthesis when releasing oxygen.
6CO2+6H2O+light energy-->C6H12O6+6O2 Chemical reaction of Photosynthesis
chemical reaction
what is waters roles in the light reaction of photosynthesis
why light reaction of photosynthesis is essential before the dark reaction can procced?
There are only two parts of photosynthesis, light reaction and light independent reaction (Calvin Cycle).
The two reactions which occur during photosynthesis are light reaction and dark reaction. Light reaction takes place only in the presence of light. Dark reaction can occur with or without light.
light reaction and dark reaction
Light allows photosynthesis to occur. Therefore more light=faster reaction.
Water is the molecule that is split during the light reaction of photosynthesis when releasing oxygen.
6CO2+6H2O+light energy-->C6H12O6+6O2 Chemical reaction of Photosynthesis
The two reactions which occur during photosynthesis are light reaction and dark reaction. Light reaction takes place only in the presence of light. Dark reaction can occur with or without light.
light strikes the chloroplast.
light strikes the chloroplast
light dependent reaction