The Light-Dependent Reactions
Biology · JC 2 · Energy and Equilibrium - Photosynthesis · 1.º Período

The Light-Dependent Reactions

This topic covers the photoactivation of chlorophyll and the subsequent electron transport chain. Students will understand how ATP and reduced NADP are generated.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH1 Biology 8876 Syllabus Core Idea 3(c)H1 Biology 8876 Syllabus Core Idea 3(d)

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This topic covers the photoactivation of chlorophyll and the subsequent electron transport chain. Students will understand how ATP and reduced NADP are generated.

Key Questions

  1. What happens during the photoactivation of chlorophyll?
  2. How is ATP synthesized via photophosphorylation?
  3. What is the role of the photolysis of water?

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