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It seems like you have mixed up some concepts related to photosynthesis and the roles of molecules involved in this process. Let me clarify the process for you:

Photosynthesis Overview

Photosynthesis occurs mainly in the chloroplasts of plant cells, and it consists of two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

1. Light-Dependent Reactions:

  • Location: Thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.
  • Process: These reactions capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy.
  • Key Molecules:
    • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): Serves as the energy currency of the cell. It is produced from ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) by adding a phosphate group.
    • NADPH: This is generated by the reduction of NADP+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate) using energy from light and electrons from water. NADPH carries electrons and hydrogen, which are used in the next stage of photosynthesis.
  • Output: ATP and NADPH are generated, and oxygen is released as a byproduct when water is split.

2. Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle):

  • Location: Stroma of the chloroplasts.
  • Process: These reactions do not directly require light but use the ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into glucose.
  • Key Steps:
    • Carbon fixation occurs, where CO2 is fixed into organic molecules.
    • ATP provides the energy, and NADPH provides the electrons needed to convert these molecules into glucose.

Summary

  • ATP and NADPH are the main energy carriers produced during photosynthesis, enabling plants to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
  • The process relies on a series of reactions, where energy from light transforms into the chemical bond energy of glucose.

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