Unlocking Photosynthesis: Unraveling The Light Reactions And Their Role In Atp And Nadph Production
In the light reactions of photosynthesis, water molecules undergo photolysis, where light energy splits them into hydrogen ions and oxygen atoms. The oxygen atoms are released as a byproduct, while the hydrogen ions contribute to the formation of ATP and NADPH. ATP is generated through chemiosmosis, where a proton gradient created during photolysis drives the…