Glucose
The molecule recycled between the Calvin cycle and the light-dependent reactions is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is produced in the light-dependent reactions and then utilized in the Calvin cycle to provide energy for the synthesis of sugars.
The molecule that serves as the source of the gas released as a by-product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is water (H₂O). During these reactions, water is split through a process called photolysis, leading to the release of oxygen (O₂) gas. This oxygen is then released into the atmosphere.
ATP and NADPH
ATP and NADPH
The hydrogen atoms in the water molecule are used during photosynthesis. Water molecules are split into oxygen, protons, and electrons during the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis.
The molecule recycled between the Calvin cycle and the light-dependent reactions is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is produced in the light-dependent reactions and then utilized in the Calvin cycle to provide energy for the synthesis of sugars.
The molecule that carries electrons from the light-dependent reactions to the Calvin cycle is called NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate). NADPH is produced during the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis and then used in the Calvin cycle to help fix carbon dioxide into sugars.
ATP and NADPH
The molecule that serves as the source of the gas released as a by-product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is water (H₂O). During these reactions, water is split through a process called photolysis, leading to the release of oxygen (O₂) gas. This oxygen is then released into the atmosphere.
Photosynthesis generates ATP during the light-dependent reactions (photophosphorylation) and NADPH during the light-dependent reactions (photolysis of water and reduction of NADP+ to NADPH).
ATP and NADPH
ATP and NADPH
The hydrogen atoms in the water molecule are used during photosynthesis. Water molecules are split into oxygen, protons, and electrons during the light-dependent reactions in 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.
Water molecule is split during the light reactions of photosynthesis to release oxygen.
ATP and NADPH