Question
Light-Independent vs. Light-Dependent Reactions
Using the table on the right as a guide, answer the
following questions about light-independent
reactions.
Describe the process of light-independent
reactions.
Light-Dependent Reactions
Requirements
Light energy and water.
Site
What are the products of light-independent
reactions?
Process
Products
Thylakoid membrane
Light energy splits water
and excites clectrons in
chlorophyl.
ATP and NADPH are
produced.
ATP. NADPH, orygen
(02)
DONE
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Answer
Light-independent reactions use ATP and NADPH produced in light-dependent reactions to convert carbon dioxide into sugar molecules. The products of light-independent reactions are ATP, NADPH, and oxygen (O2).