During photosynthesis, electrons from the reaction center chlorophyll are transferred to the...
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During photosynthesis, electrons from the reaction center chlorophyll are transferred to the electron transport system. These electrons are replaced by the splitting of _____ molecules.
a. carbon dioxide
b. ATP
c. water
d. glucose
Electrons and Photosynthesis:
In the light reactions of photosynthesis, NADPH is produced when electrons are transferred to NADP+ through a series of electron transport chains located on the thylakoid membranes.
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Photolysis and the Light Reactions: Definitions, Steps, Reactants & Products
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Explore the light reaction of photosynthesis. Learn about the location, reactants, and products of light dependent reactions and photolysis in the lesson below.
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