Photosynthesis: Light Reactions
Focuses on the capture of light energy by pigments, the electron transport chain, and the production of ATP and NADPH in the thylakoid membranes.
Key Questions
- Explain how light energy is converted into chemical energy during the light-dependent reactions.
- Analyze the role of water in the light reactions of photosynthesis.
- Predict the effect of different light wavelengths on the rate of photosynthesis.
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