Light dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast and require light energy to drive the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. These reactions also involve the splitting of water molecules to release oxygen gas as a byproduct.
Light independent reactions, also known as the Calvin cycle, occur in the stroma of the chloroplast and do not require light energy to proceed. These reactions use the ATP and NADPH produced in the light dependent reactions to convert carbon dioxide into glucose through a series of enzymatic reactions. The Calvin cycle is responsible for fixing carbon from the atmosphere and synthesizing sugars, which are essential for growth and metabolism in plants.
Differentiate light dependent and light independent photosynthetic reaction
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