%%Photosynthesis%% occurs in cell organelles called the chloroplast.
In the %%light-dependent%% stage of photosynthesis, light energy is used to make two molecules; NADPH and ATP.
ATP and NADPH require light, therefore they are called %%light-dependent reactions.%%
The Calvin Cycle (light-independent stage) of photosynthesis is the process where ATP, NADPH, and CO2 are used to make sugars.
The thylakoid membrane contains pigments, the most common being %%chlorophyll%%.
%%Chlorophyll%% absorbs red and blue light and reflects green.
%%Chlorophyll%% is part of the two systems that convert light energy into chemical energy. These systems are called photosystems.
%%RuBisCo%% is an enzyme that fixes carbon from the atmosphere.
%%RuBisCo%% is the most important enzyme in the world because it makes life out of air.
%%RuBisCo%% is the most abundant enzyme.
Hydrogen Ions from water move through an enzyme, %%ATP Synthase%%.
%%ATP Synthase%% adds a phosphate to a molecule called ADP to make %%ATP%%.
%%ATP%% is used as an energy source for many chemical reactions in cells.
%%ATP%% = cellular energy.
%%Autotrophs%% get their energy from “self.”
%%Autotrophs%% get their energy from sunlight.
Autotrophs use light energy to synthesize organic molecules.
%%Heterotrophs%% get their energy from “eating others.”
%%Heterotrophs%% are consumers of other organisms.
%%Heterotrophs%% consume organic molecules.
%%Heterotrophs%% depend on %%autotrophs%%.
The %%chemical equation for photosynthesis%% is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy = C6H16O6 + 6O2
Oxygen is a byproduct of %%photosynthesis.%%
Reactants = products.
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