The Light Dependent Reaction

Question 1

Where does photosynthesis occur in the chloroplast?

Answer 1

in the thylakoid membrane

Question 2

What happens during a light dependent reaction?

Answer 2

photosynthetic pigments e.g. chlorophyll a absorb light energy
this excites a electron which leaves the chlorophyll in the p.s.2
electron moves along the electron transport chain
electron releases energy
this energy is used to join adp and pi to make atp
nadp is reduced to form reduced nadp
photolysis of water produces protons, electrons and oxygen