1. Pathways of Photosynthesis Light-Dependent Reactions
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2. Photosynthesis Overview
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3. Light-Dependent Reactions3

4. Light-Dependent Reactions4

5. Light-Dependent Reactions
excitation of electron in Photosystem II (chlorophyll P680), which is transferred to primary electron acceptor
linear (non-cyclic) electron flow
chemiosmosis (ATP synthesis)

6. Photosystem II
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7. Electron Transport
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8. Image from: http://kensieandhuntersproject.blogspot.ca/

9. Image from: http://tokresource

10. Non-cyclic Electron Flow
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11. Let’s visit the Khan Academy…
Fantastic explanation of electron transport in photosynthesis (20 minutes long)

12. NAD+ & NADP+ nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
coenzyme used in anabolic reactions such as photosynthesis
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13. Cyclic Electron Flow
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14. Cyclic Electron Flow
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15. Other Resources
Virtual cell movie on Electron Transport Chain in Photosynthesis
McGraw-Hill Ryerson self-quiz…try it! (I can’t download the animation but maybe you can.)
If you are looking to test yourself…do a search for “light-dependent reactions quiz” & see what you find…