Slide 1

Light
energy

6CO2 + 6H2O + Light + Chlorophyll

ATP

e

ADP + P

Electron
Carrier System

~e

_

~e

Carrier

_

~e

Photolysis
H+ +Pool+ +
H H+H H

~ e NADP_

_

Light
energy
also
splits

_

_

_

LIGHT STAGE
(light-dependent)

Given off to atmosphere
OR Used in Respiration

~e ~e + O

_

Chlorophyll+

C6H12O6 + 6O2

H 2O

NADPH

NADP

C6H12O6
DARK STAGE
(light-independent)

NADP
Reduction

CO2

ADP + P

Role of NADP: It traps and transfers energised electrons and hydrogen ions
~e− = high energy / energised electron