Welcome to the light-dependent reactions! Watch the sunrise and see how plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
Light energy, water (H₂O), ADP, Pi, and NADP⁺
ATP, NADPH, and oxygen (O₂) as a byproduct
Light energy → Chemical energy stored in ATP and NADPH
Photosystem II splits water to replace lost electrons
Z-scheme: electrons flow from PSII → PSI → NADPH
Powers the Calvin cycle to make glucose from CO₂