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Photosynthesis Energy Conversion

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In which part of the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions take place?

Thylakoid membranes (correct)

Chloroplast envelope

Nucleoid

Stroma

What is the primary function of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

To release oxygen as a byproduct

To generate ATP and NADPH (correct)

To convert CO2 into glucose

To synthesize RuBP

What is the net result of the energy conversion process in photosynthesis?

Light energy is converted into heat energy

Chemical energy is converted into light energy

Light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose (correct)

Chemical energy is converted into kinetic energy

What is the energy source for the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?

<p>ATP and NADPH produced in light-dependent reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of RuBisCO in the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?

<p>To fix CO2 into organic molecules (glucose)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Energy Conversion in Photosynthesis

Light-Dependent Reactions

Occur in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts
Light energy from the sun is absorbed by pigments (chlorophyll and others)
Energy is used to generate ATP and NADPH
Two stages:
1. Light absorption and electron transfer
2. ATP synthesis and reduction of NADP+

Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)

Occur in the stroma of chloroplasts
Use energy from ATP and NADPH produced in light-dependent reactions
Fix CO2 into organic molecules (glucose) using the enzyme RuBisCO
Regenerate RuBP (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate) to continue the cycle

Energy Conversion Summary

Light energy is converted into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) in light-dependent reactions
Chemical energy is used to convert CO2 into glucose in light-independent reactions
Net result: light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose

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Learn about the energy conversion process in photosynthesis, including light-dependent and light-independent reactions, and how light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose.