Light Dependent Reaction

Objectives
 Understanding the processes of
photoionisation, photophosphorylation &
photolysis.
 Knowledge of where these processes take
place.
 Knowledge of the difference between cyclic
& non-cyclic phosphorylation.
Overview of photosynthesis
Overview of photosynthesis
Photosystems
Photosystems
Electron Transfer
Electron Transfer
Electron Transfer
 The energy changes of electrons as they
flow through the light reactions are
analogous to the cartoon.
 As complicated as the scheme is, don’t
lose track of its functions:
 The light reactions use solar power to
generate ATP and NADPH which provide
chemical energy and reducing power to
the sugar making reactions.
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