Photosynthesis in Plants

Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the chloroplasts located in the mesophyll cells of leaves.

Chloroplasts trap light energy and are involved in synthesizing ATP and NADPH during photosynthesis.

Chloroplasts are arranged along the walls of mesophyll cells, optimizing their alignment to be perpendicular to incoming light.

<p>The two main types of reactions are light reactions, which require light, and dark reactions, which depend on the products of light reactions (ATP and NADPH).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The products of light reactions are ATP and NADPH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stroma functions as the site for enzymatic reactions that produce sugars during the dark reactions of photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The membrane structures, including grana and stroma lamellae, are crucial for trapping light energy and synthesizing necessary molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dark reactions utilize the ATP and NADPH produced in light reactions to synthesize sugars, linking the two processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'clear division of labor' refers to the distinct roles that different membranes and structures play in capturing light energy and synthesizing sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers