5A-Light dependent stage

Question 1

KEY TERM - NADPH

Answer 1

A coenzyme that is a proton and electron carrier in photosynthesis- energy carrier

Question 2

KEY TERM - ATP

Answer 2

Adenosine Triphosphate, an energy molecule that when broken down provides energy for cellular processes

Question 3

KEY TERM - photolysis

Answer 3

the process in which molecules are broken down by the action of light

Question 3

What are the inputs of the light-dependent stage?

Answer 3

• 12 H2O (water) molecules
• 12 NADP+
• 18 ADP +P

Question 3

What are the outputs of the light-dependent stage?

Answer 3

• 6 O2 (oxygen) molecules
• 12 NADPH
• 18 ATP

Question 4

Step one-

Answer 4

Independent stage needs 24 hydrogens, so the 12 H2O molecules are split (reaction called Photolysis)

Question 5

Step two-

Answer 5

Oxygen is released through the stomata (small amounts are kept in case of cellular respiration)

Question 5

Step three-

Answer 5

Free hydrogen ions from the water molecule bond with NADP to create NADPH. ADP bonds with free phosphates to form the co-enzyme/energy carrier ATP. ATP is made by the enzyme ATP-Synthase. (loaded form)

Question 5

What are the outputs of the light dependent stage?

Answer 5

• 6 O2 molecules
• 12 NADPH molecules
• 18 ATP