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Photosynthesis is a fascinating process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. Here's a simplified description of the process: Light Absorption: In the chloroplasts of plant cells, chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments absorb light, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths. Water Splitting: The absorbed light energy is used to split water molecules (H₂O) into oxygen (O₂), protons (H⁺), and electrons (e⁻). ATP and NADPH Production: The electrons move through the electron transport chain in the chloroplasts, leading to the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), which are energy carriers. Carbon Fixation: In the Calvin cycle, the ATP and NADPH produced are used to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air into organic compounds, like glucose. Glucose Utilization: The glucose produced can be used by the plant for energy and growth, or it can be stored as starch for later use.
Light Absorption: In the chloroplasts of plant cells, chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments absorb light, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.
Water Splitting: The absorbed light energy is used to split water molecules (H₂O) into oxygen (O₂), protons (H⁺), and electrons (e⁻).
ATP and NADPH Production: The electrons move through the electron transport chain in the chloroplasts, leading to the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), which are energy carriers.
Carbon Fixation: In the Calvin cycle, the ATP and NADPH produced are used to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air into organic compounds, like glucose.
Glucose Utilization: The glucose produced can be used by the plant for energy and growth, or it can be stored as starch for later use.
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