Question

for each of the following processes, identify the part of the chloroplast in which it takes place.
light - dependent reactions
light - independent reactions
suns energy absorbed
sugars produced
done

Explanation:

• Light - dependent reactions: These reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes. Chlorophyll and other pigments in the thylakoid membranes absorb light energy. This energy is used to split water molecules (photolysis) and generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), which are energy - rich molecules.
• Light - independent reactions: Also known as the Calvin cycle, these reactions take place in the stroma of the chloroplast. The ATP and NADPH generated in the light - dependent reactions are used here to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
• Sun’s energy absorbed: As mentioned above, the absorption of the sun’s energy occurs in the thylakoid membranes where chlorophyll and other pigments are located.
• Sugars produced: The production of sugars (such as glucose) is a result of the light - independent reactions (Calvin cycle) which occur in the stroma.

Answer:

Light - dependent reactions: Thylakoid membranes
Light - independent reactions: Stroma
Sun’s energy absorbed: Thylakoid membranes
Sugars produced: Stroma