NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During this stage of photosynthesis (the first stage), light energy is absorbed by ____
A
chloroplast
B
chlorophyll
C
light-independent
D
light-dependent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the light-dependent stage (“light” reactions), chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which excites some electrons in the pigment molecules to higher energy levels; these leave the chlorophyll and pass along a series of molecules, generating formation of NADPH (an enzyme) and high-energy ATP molecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -The light-dependent reaction takes place within the thylakoid membrane and requires a steady stream of sunlight, hence the name light-dependent reaction. The chlorophyll absorbs energy from the light waves, which is converted into chemical energy in the form of the molecules ATP and NADPH.

Detailed explanation-3: -Photosynthesis takes place in two stages: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. In the light-dependent reactions, which take place at the thylakoid membrane, chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight and then converts it into chemical energy with the use of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first stage of photosynthesis is called the light reactions. During this stage, light is absorbed and transformed to chemical energy in the bonds of NADPH and ATP.

Detailed explanation-5: -Step 1. The first step of photosynthesis is Light-dependent. The three main components of this step are water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight. Carbon Dioxide and water enter the leaf, and the sunlight is absorbed to produce energy in the whole process.

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