During light dependent reactions chlorophyll and other light-aborbing molecules capture energy from sunlight.
The conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH occurs during the light reactions of photosynthesis.
During light dependent reactions chlorophyll and other light-aborbing molecules capture energy from sunlight.
During light dependent reactions chlorophyll and other light-aborbing molecules capture energy from sunlight.
c- NADPH production occurs during the light reactions of photosynthesis.
No, the dark reactions of photosynthesis (Calvin cycle) can occur during the day as well. These reactions do not require light directly, but they depend on the products of the light reactions to proceed. The dark reactions convert CO2 into glucose using ATP and NADPH generated during the light reactions.
Photolysis occurs in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. These reactions include the light absorption by chlorophyll, splitting of water into oxygen and protons, and the generation of ATP and NADPH.
During the dark reactions (Calvin cycle) of photosynthesis, water is not split. Instead, the dark reactions use the products of the light reactions (ATP and NADPH) to convert carbon dioxide into glucose through a series of enzyme-controlled reactions. The splitting of water occurs in the light reactions at Photosystem II to generate oxygen, electrons, and protons.
The carbon fixing reactions in photosynthesis are called the Calvin cycle or the light-independent reactions. In this process, carbon dioxide is converted into organic molecules with the help of ATP and NADPH produced during the light-dependent reactions.
ATP and NADPH
The Calvin cycle occurs at any time of the day, while the light dependent reactions require light. The calvin cycle produces glucose, while the light dependent reactions produce oxygen, ATP, and NADPH. The calvin cycle occurs because of the products of the light dependent reactions.
The stroma of a chloroplast is not directly involved in the light reactions. Instead, it is the site of the Calvin cycle, where carbon fixation occurs and glucose is synthesized using the ATP and NADPH produced during the light reactions. The light reactions primarily take place in the thylakoid membranes, where sunlight is captured and converted into chemical energy.
During the light reactions of photosynthesis, oxygen gas (O₂) is released as a byproduct. This occurs when water molecules are split (a process known as photolysis) to provide electrons for the photosynthetic process. The oxygen produced is then released into the atmosphere.