LFSC PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Light phase

Occurs in grana and requires light; involves photolysis splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere and producing ATP.

Dark phase

Occurs in the stroma, does not require light; carbon dioxide is absorbed and combines with hydrogen and ATP to form glucose.

What occurs during the light phase of photosynthesis?

Photolysis splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, producing ATP and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.

What happens in the dark phase of photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide is absorbed and, combined with hydrogen and ATP, forms glucose.

Where does the light phase of photosynthesis take place?

In the grana.

Where does the dark phase of photosynthesis take place?

In the stroma.

Does the dark phase of photosynthesis require light?

No, it does not require light.

What is produced during the light phase?

ATP and oxygen.

What is the final product formed in the dark phase of photosynthesis?

Glucose.