Photosynthesis
What do you think of when you hear the word radiation? Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation The difference in types of radiation is that they have different wavelengths Sunlight contains all pigments of visible light In plants, light energy is harvested by pigments that are located in the thylaloid membrane of chloroplasts
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Photosynthesis occurs in 2 stages Light dependent phase 2. Light independent phase Brightstorm - Photosynthesis Overview
Light Dependent Phase Occurs in the thylakoid Uses water and light Produces ATP, NADPH, and Oxygen http://cnre.vt.edu/dendro/forestbiology/photosynthesis.swf http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/metabolism/photosynthesis.swf Brightstorm - Light Dependent Reactions http://www.compulink.co.uk/~argus/Dreambio/photosynthesis/photosynthsis%20animation.htm
Light Independent phase Occurs in the stroma Uses ATP, NADPH, and Carbon Dioxide Produces Sugar Brightstorm - Calvin Cycle/Dark Reactions http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter39/calvin_cycle.html