The light reactions are the first of two major stages in photosynthesis where solar energy is converted to the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH, releasing oxygen.
Las reacciones de luz son la primera etapa de la fotosíntesis donde la energía solar se convierte en ATP y NADPH, liberando oxígeno.
Front | light reactions |
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Back | The first of two major stages in photosynthesis (preceding the Calvin cycle). These reactions, which occur on the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast or on membranes of certain prokaryotes, convert solar energy to the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH, releasing oxygen in the process. |
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