Biology A Level

Introduction to Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis starts with the light-dependent reaction. This results in two important products which are essential for the light-independent reaction.

 

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Lesson overview

Light-dependent Reaction

  1. Introduction to the Light-dependent Reaction
  2. Overview of the Stages of Photosynthesis
  3. Photophosphorylation and Chemiosmosis
  4. How Is the Proton Gradient Maintained in the Thylakoid?
  5. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Recap
  6. Photoionisation
  7. The Electron Transfer Chain in Thylakoids
  8. Reduced NADP
  9. Photolysis
  10. The Entirety of the Light-dependent Reaction
  11. A Closer Look at NADP
  12. How Chloroplasts are Adapted for Photosynthesis

Light-independent Reaction

  1. Introduction to the Light-Independent Reaction
  2. Overview of the Light-independent Reaction
  3. Forming Glycerate 3-Phosphate
  4. Forming Triose Phosphate – Part 1
  5. Forming Triose Phosphate – Part 2
  6. Forming Organic Substances
  7. Photosynthesis Overview
  8. How Light Limits the Rate of Photosynthesis
  9. How Carbon Dioxide Limits the Rate of Photosynthesis
  10. How Temperature Limits the Rate of Photosynthesis