Photosynthesis Labeling Diagram

Study Notes

Sunlight is essential for the Light Dependent Phase, initiating the photosynthesis process.
Water serves as a reactant in the Light Dependent Reaction, contributing electrons for the synthesis of energy molecules.
Oxygen is generated as a gas product of the Light Dependent Reaction, released into the atmosphere.
Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the Light Dependent Reaction takes place, harnessing light energy.
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced during the Light Dependent Reaction and acts as a primary energy carrier within the cell.
NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) functions as an energy-storing molecule, transporting electrons and energy.
The Calvin Cycle occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts, utilizing energy carriers from the Light Dependent Reactions to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
Carbon Dioxide is a crucial reactant for the Calvin Cycle, enabling the synthesis of organic compounds.
Glucose is the final product of the Calvin Cycle, serving as an energy source for plants and, ultimately, for other organisms in the ecosystem.
ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is formed when an ATP molecule loses a phosphate group during the Calvin Cycle, releasing energy.
NADH is created when energy-rich electrons are transferred, often resulting from the breaking of a phosphate bond in energy processes.