Photosynthesis Process

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Photosynthesis

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Process of converting light energy into chemical energy

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Light Reaction

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First stage of photosynthesis; occurs in the thylakoids (green pancakes)

produces oxygen

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Calvin Cycle

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Second stage of photosynthesis; occurs in the stroma (empty space of chloroplast)

produces glucose

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Light Reaction Location

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Thylakoid membrane

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Calvin Cycle Location

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Stroma

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Light Reaction Input

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Light, Water

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Light Reaction Output

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Oxygen, ATP, NADPH

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Calvin Cycle Input

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ATP, NADPH, CO2

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Calvin Cycle Output

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Glucose