Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
Light-independent reactions of photosynt...

Light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur in thylakoids/stroma of chloroplast.

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Photosynthesis**: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing their own food. This process primarily occurs in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll. 2. **Types of Reactions in Photosynthesis**: Photosynthesis consists of two main types of reactions: - **Light-dependent reactions**: These reactions require light and occur in the thylakoids of the chloroplasts. During these reactions, light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. - **Light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)**: Also known as dark reactions, these do not require light directly and occur in the stroma of the chloroplasts. They use the ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide. ...
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CELL : THE UNIT OF LIFE

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise REVISION EXERCISE ( Very short Answer questions )|63 Videos
  • CELL : THE UNIT OF LIFE

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise REVISION EXERCISE (Short Answer questions )|30 Videos
  • CELL : THE UNIT OF LIFE

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise QUICK MEMORY TEST (B. Complete the missing links )|25 Videos
  • BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise CHAPTER PRACTICE TEST|14 Videos
  • CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise CHAPTER PRACTICR TEST (SECTION-D)(LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION)|1 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Dark reactions of photosynthesis occur in

Dark reaction of photosynthesis occurs in

Light reaction of photosynthesis

Light reaction of photosynthesis occurs inside

In the two light reactions of photosynthesis

In the two light reaction of photosynthesis