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Photosynthesis
Light dependent reaction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Where does the light dependent reaction occur | This occurs in the Thylakoid membranes |
| There are 4 stages | Photoionisation of chlorophyll Photolysis Chemiosmosis Production of ATP and reduced NADP |
| First step Photoionisiation | Light energy absorbed by the chlorophyll and the energy results in the electrons becoming exited raising energy level to leave the chlorophyll. Therefore the chlorophyll has been ionised by light |
| Second step Photolysis of water | Light energy absorbed by chlorophyll and splits water into oxygen H+ and e- |
| Third step Chemiosmosis | The electrons that gained energy and left the chlorophyll move along a series of proteins in thylakoid membrane As they move along they release energy and some of the energy from electrons is used to pump the protons across chloroplast membranes. |
| Fourth step production of ATP and NADP | The protons combine with the co enzyme NADP to become reduced NADP. Because the protons move from a high to low concentration gradient this is known as chemiosmosis. |