1. 6CO2 + 6H2O + Light + Chlorophyll Light energy also splits
2.2.4 Photosynthesis
Light energy
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light + Chlorophyll
C6H12O O2
Given off to atmosphere OR Used in Respiration
ATP
ATP
ADP + P
Electron
Carrier System
Light energy also splits
~e_ ~e_ + O e_
~ e_ +
Chlorophyll
Carrier
Pathway 1
Pathway 2
Photolysis
H2O
Pool H+
~ e_
H+ H+ H+ H+
~ e_
NADP_
NADPH
LIGHT STAGE
(light-dependent)
~ e_
NADP
Reduction
C6H12O6
CO2
DARK STAGE
(light-independent)
ADP + P
ATP
Role of NADP: It traps and transfers energised electrons and hydrogen ions
~e− = high energy / energised electron