AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis utilizes water (H2O) and produces oxygen (O2). The light reactions of photosynthesis supply the Calvin cycle with carbon dioxide to produce sugars.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Light-Independent Reactions: Producing Sugars They occur in the stroma of thylakoids and are commonly called the Calvin cycle. Six carbon dioxide molecules from the atmosphere enter the Calvin cycle and combine with 5-carbon compounds already present. They produce twelve 3-carbon molecules.

Detailed explanation-3: -The light independent reactions or the dark reactions is the Calvin cycle. In the light independent reaction carbon dioxide from the environment is fixed to form sugars. However the energy necessary for this carbon fixation and the subsequent production of a three carbon sugar requires the light dependent reactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -What the products of the light independent reactions? Explanation: The products of the light independent reaction are glucose, NADP+, and H2O. The reactants are CO2, NADPH, and ATP.