photosynthesis / cellular respiration

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What are the inputs for light-dependent reactions?

Light energy, water, and NADP+.

What are the outputs of light-dependent reactions?

ATP, NADPH, and oxygen

Where do light-dependent reactions occur?

In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast.

What is the main function of the light-dependent reactions?

To convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

What happens to water in the light-dependent reactions?

Water is split to provide electrons, release oxygen

What are the inputs for light-independent reactions?

ATP, NADPH, and carbon dioxide

What are the outputs of light-independent reactions?

Sugar (e.g., glucose), NADP+, and ADP.

Where do light-independent reactions occur?

In the stroma of the chloroplast.

What is the main function of the light-independent reactions?

To use the energy from ATP and NADPH to fix carbon dioxide into sugar.

How is the Calvin cycle different from the light-dependent reactions?

It does not require light directly, but it depends on the products of the light-dependent reactions (ATP and NADPH). 

what are thylakoids

sac-like photosynthetic membranes, on the diagram they are each individual member of a stack

granum

stack of thylakoids

stroma

region outside the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts

light dependent reaction

reactions of photosynthesis that use energy from light and water to produce ATP and oxygen that is released into the atmosphere

calvin cycle

plants use ATP and CO2 to produce high-energy sugars such as glucose