Reactions in which solar energy is absorbed by pigments molecules and converted into chemical energy. These reactions produce ATP and NADH/NADPH for energy storage.

Light-dependent reactions

Reactions in which the chemical energy (energy carriers) from light-dependent reactions are used to help in the energetically unfavorable process of converting inorganic CO2 to organic sugar. Are technically light-dependent given how short-lived light-dependent processes are. 

Light-independent reactions

The two sequential stages of photosynthesis are:

- Light-dependent reactions
- Light-indepedent reactions

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An anabolic reaction performed by phototrophs to turn solar energy into chemical energy for use in cellular functions

Photosynthesis

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In eukaryotes, photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, while in prokaryotes it occurs within the plasma membrane.

Locations for Photosynthesis

- Chloroplast
- Photosynthetic pigment
- Photosystems
- Light-harvesting complex
- Reaction center

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