FerredoxinNADP+ Reductase Generation of NADPH

The video discusses the production of NADPH in plants through a unique mechanism involving ferredoxin and NADP+ reductase. It compares photosynthesis and cellular respiration, highlighting their similarities and differences, particularly in electron donors and acceptors. The role of NADPH in the Calvin Cycle, part of the light-independent reactions, is explained, emphasizing its importance in sugar production.

What is the role of ferredoxin NADP+ reductase in plants?

• It oxidizes NADPH to NADP+.

• It reduces NADP+ to NADPH.

• It synthesizes ATP from ADP.

• It transfers electrons to oxygen.

Which molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in photosynthesis?

• Water

• NADP+

• Oxygen

• NADH

In cellular respiration, what is the initial electron donor?

• NADP+

• Oxygen

• NADH

• Water

How do the structures of NADH and NADPH differ?

• They have different nitrogenous bases.

• They have different sugar components.

• NADH has an extra phosphate group.

• NADPH has an extra phosphate group.

What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

• To produce glucose directly.

• To generate oxygen and water.

• To create ATP and NADPH for the Calvin Cycle.

• To convert NADPH back to NADP+.