Photosynthesis: The Light Reaction


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This tutorial shows and describes what occurs during the light reactions of photosynthesis which is the first stage of photosynthesis when plants capture and store energy from sunlight. In this process, light energy is converted into chemical energy, in the form of the energy-carrying molecules ATP and NADPH.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Keywords: photon, light reaction, photosynthesis, ATP, NADPH
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: External Instructional Tutorials

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