Photosynthesis

The light-dependent reactions use light energy and water to produce oxygen gas and convert ADP and NADP+ into the energy carriers ATP and NADPH.

During the light-independent reactions, ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions are used to synthesize high-energy sugars.

The light-independent reactions are commonly referred to as the Calvin Cycle.

<p>Carbon dioxide molecules (CO2) enter the Calvin cycle from the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At midcycle, two of the twelve 3-carbon molecules are removed from the cycle to become building blocks, while the remaining ten 3-carbon molecules are converted back into six 5-carbon molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>oxygen gas, ATP, NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to synthesize high-energy sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>twelve</p> Signup and view all the answers