which of these are light dependent reactions and which re light independent reactions
1.requires the sun (light)
2. Output=high energy ATP, NADPH, and oxygen
3. Uses ATP and NADPH to produce sugar
4.CO2 enters the cycle and a 6 carbon sugar is produced
5.water and light goes into thylakoid;oxygen is a bby product
Light dependent reactions:
1. Requires the sun (light)
2. Output=high energy ATP, NADPH, and oxygen
5. Water and light go into the thylakoid; oxygen is a byproduct
Light independent reactions:
3. Uses ATP and NADPH to produce sugar
4. CO2 enters the cycle and a 6 carbon sugar is produced
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I apologize for the incorrect response. Here is the correct categorization:
Light dependent reactions:
2. Requires the sun (light)
5. Water and light go into the thylakoid; oxygen is a byproduct
Light independent reactions:
3. Uses ATP and NADPH to produce sugar
4. CO2 enters the cycle and a 6 carbon sugar is produced
To determine which of these are light-dependent reactions and which are light-independent reactions, we need to understand the basic principles behind these reactions.
1. Requires the sun (light): This statement suggests that it is a light-dependent reaction since it requires sunlight to occur.
2. Output = high energy ATP, NADPH, and oxygen: This description corresponds to the process of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. Oxygen is also produced as a byproduct. Therefore, this statement refers to the light-dependent reactions.
3. Uses ATP and NADPH to produce sugar: This indicates that the process is utilizing the energy stored in ATP and NADPH to produce sugar molecules. Since it involves the utilization of the energy produced in the light-dependent reactions, this statement refers to the light-independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle or dark reactions.
4. CO2 enters the cycle and a 6-carbon sugar is produced: This refers to the Calvin cycle, which is a light-independent reaction. In this stage, carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules enter the cycle and, through a series of chemical reactions, are converted into a 6-carbon sugar molecule.
5. Water and light go into the thylakoid; oxygen is a byproduct: This statement describes the first step of photosynthesis, which is the light-dependent reaction taking place in the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts. In this process, light energy is captured and used to split water molecules, resulting in the production of oxygen as a byproduct.
In conclusion:
- Light-dependent reactions: Statements 1, 2, and 5.
- Light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle): Statements 3 and 4.