In light-dependent reactions, photosystems are classified by their maximum absorption wavelengths (PSII at 680 nm, PSI at 700 nm). Light energy excites delocalized electrons within the photosystems, which are then transferred to carrier molecules in the thylakoid membrane.
In light-dependent reactions, photosystems are classified by their maximum absorption wavelengths (PSII at 680 nm, PSI at 700 nm). Light energy excites delocalized electrons within the photosystems, which are then transferred to carrier molecules in the thylakoid membrane.
| Front | light dependent reactions: excitation of photosystems by light energy: step, process |
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| Back | 1; photosystems classed according to max. absorption wavelengths, delocalised electrons become excited when light energy is absorbed, and are transferred to carrier molecules within thylakoid membrane |
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