How does photosynthesis happen?

The overall reaction in photosynthesis is 6CO2 +6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6CO2. The process can be broken down in to two main reactions.The Light Dependant reaction, which takes place in the Thylakoids.1.Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll molelcues. Electrons in these molecules are excited and leave the chlorophyll.2. Electrons enter the electron transport chain in the thylakoid membrane. As they move along they release energy, which is used in the phosphorylation of ADP to generate ATP.3. Electrons leave the chain and are taken up by NADP, which is reduced.4. Photolysis of H2O occurs at the same time, producing electrons which regenerate chlorophyll, O2 which is used in respiration and H+ ions which also react with NADP to form more reduced NADP.5. The NADP enters the second reaction.The Light Independant Reaction, in the stroma1. CO2 that has diffused into the chloroplast throught the stomata reacts with RUBP to produce 2 molecules of Glycerate 3 Phosphate.2. NADP and ATP from the LDR are both oxidised. (Lose an electron). The electrons are passed to the two GP molecules (reduction) which are converted into Triosephosphate molecules.3. TP is converted into substances like glucose, or is used to regenerate RUBP.

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