Among the products of photosynthetic carbon fixation, some molecules are used to form sugars (i.e. glucose), and others are used to regenerate Fructose-6-phosphate RuBP NADP+ ATP Pyruvate

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Among the products of photosynthetic carbon fixation, some molecules are used to
form sugars (i.e. glucose), and others are used to regenerate
Fructose-6-phosphate
RuBP
NADP+
ATP
Pyruvate
Transcribed Image Text:Among the products of photosynthetic carbon fixation, some molecules are used to form sugars (i.e. glucose), and others are used to regenerate Fructose-6-phosphate RuBP NADP+ ATP Pyruvate
The light (or light-dependent) reactions occur in the
Stroma
Matrix
Cristae membrane
Cytoplasm
Thylakoid membrane
Transcribed Image Text:The light (or light-dependent) reactions occur in the Stroma Matrix Cristae membrane Cytoplasm Thylakoid membrane
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. It occurs in specialized structures called chloroplasts, where chlorophyll captures light energy. This energy is used to split water molecules, releasing oxygen as a byproduct, while electrons and hydrogen ions are transferred to generate ATP and NADPH. These energy-rich molecules are then used to convert carbon dioxide into glucose through the Calvin cycle, completing the process of photosynthesis. The overall equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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