Chapter 2 Photosynthesis overview Flashcards
1
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The overall equation for photosynthesis
A
6CO2 + 6H20 —> C6H12O6 + 6O2
2
Q
What are the two main stage in photosynthesis
A
Light-independent stage
Light dependent stage
3
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What does the light-dependent stage do
A
converts light energy to chemical energy
the photolysis of water releases electrons + protons energy carried by electrons establishes a proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane
the energy is used to phosphorylate ADP which generates ATP in photophosphorylation
4
Q
What does the light independent stage do
A
the ATP and reduced NADP reduce carbon dioxide and produce energy containing glucose
5
Q
what is photophosphorylation
A
an endergonic reaction bonding a phosphate ion to am a molecule of ADP using energy from light making ATP
