Photosynthesis (copy)

The inputs of photosynthesis

carbon dioxide and water

The outputs of photosynthesis

glucose, oxygen and water

The inputs of the light-dependant stage

water, NADP+ and ADP +P

The outputs of the light-dependant stage

oxygen, NADPH and ATP

The inputs of the light-independant stage

carbon dioxide, NADPH and ATP

The outputs of the light-independant stage

glucose, NADP+ and ADP +P

Grana

A stack of thylakoids (to increase SA:V). Where the light-dependant stage occurs

Stroma

Internal fluid of the cholorplast. Where the light-independant stage occurs

Carbon fixation occurs (C4)

mesophyll cells

Calvin cycle occurs (C4)

bundle sheath cells

Thylakoid

flattened discs that contain chlorophyll

Lamella

Connects the grana

Chlorophyll

The main photosynthetic pigment which absorbs **red** and **blue** light while reflecting **green** light

function of absorbed light energy

Energise chlorophyll electrons, which are transferred to an electron transport chain. which results in the production of ATP

Accessory pigments

May capture additional wavelengths of light in order to maximise light absorbance by the photosystems