Light dependant reactions Flashcards
product of photosynthesis
glucose & oxygen (C6,H12,6O2)
What is atp
adenosine triphosphate
what is RubP
Rubisco (enzyme)
Light dependant reactions
stage 1&2
directly energized by light and require chlorophyll
occurs in thylakoid membranes
photoystems
clusters of photosynthetic pigments in the thylakoid membrane
captures light energy
order of discovery is PS2 -> PS1
chlorophyll
low energy electrons absorb photons which make high energy electrons that get converted to chemical energy
photolysis
water molecules split by light
that go to the thylakoid lumen
what is stage 1
capturing solar energy
what is stage 2
electron transfer & ATP synthesis
where do light dependent reactions occur
thylakoid mebrane
what is NADPH
molecule that helps turn sunlight into energy
what is NADP+
has a extra positive charge bc it helps it carry and transfer energy during photosynthesis