Light-dependent Reaction (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Photoionisation
Photoionisation
Electrons leave chlorophyll when it absorbs light energy
Photolysis
Photolysis
Splitting water into H+ ions, electrons, and oxygen
Light-dependent reaction site
Light-dependent reaction site
Thylakoids of chloroplasts
Oxidation (in biological systems)
Oxidation (in biological systems)
Loss of electrons
Reduction (in biological systems)
Reduction (in biological systems)
Gain of electrons
Electron transport chain site
Electron transport chain site
Thylakoid membranes
ATP synthase role
ATP synthase role
Forms ATP from ADP + Pi as protons flow through
3 light-dependent reaction products
3 light-dependent reaction products
ATP, reduced NADP (NADPH), oxygen
Reduced NADP function
Reduced NADP function
Provides reducing power for light-independent stage
Grana
Grana
Stacks of thylakoids