Understanding Photosynthesis and Its Processes

Photosynthesis is a crucial process where plants use sunlight to produce energy in the form of ATP and NADPH through light-dependent reactions, leading to the creation of sugars in the light-independent reactions. Factors such as temperature, light, and water play essential roles in regulating photosynthesis, with variations observed in extreme conditions like C4 and CAM plants.

• Photosynthesis
• Process
• Plants
• Sunlight
• Energy

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1. 8.3 The Process of Photosynthesis p235

2. Q: What happens during the light-dependent reactions? A: The light-dependent reactions use energy from sunlight to produce oxygen & convert ADP and NADP+ into energy carriers ATP and NADPH. Photosystems-clusters of chlorophyll & proteins.

3. Photosystem II Electron Transport Chain-a series of electron carrier proteins that shuttle high-energy electrons during ATP-generating reactions. Photosystem I Hydrogen Ion Movement & ATP Formation

5. Light-Independent Reactions: Producing Sugar AKA: Calvin Cycle Q: What happens during the light-independent reactions? A: ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions are used to produce high-energy sugars. Carbon Dioxide Enters the Cycle Sugar Production

7. Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Temperature Light Water

8. Photosynthesis Under Extreme Conditions C4 Photosynthesis CAM Plants