Can the plant run out of electrons from chlorophyll?
NO 2 water molecules break down into hydrogen ions and oxygen releasing 4 electrons3. Enzymes (Rubisco) inside the Thylakoid SPLITS Water Molecules into PROTONS, ELECTRONS, AND OXYGEN. 2H2O 4H+ + 4e- + O2 The 2 oxygen released form O2 gas (bubbles) which is release to the air 4. ATP Formation 1. The hydrogen released by water builds up inside the membrane (positive charge). 2. The outside of the membrane is negatively charged. 3. The charge difference across the membrane is a source of energy. The storage of P in ADP forms ATP Storing energy as ATP and NADPH is not as efficient as storing it in other forms (glucose) Light reactions use water + ADP + NADP + light? It gives O2 + ATP + NADPH 5. Together, NADPH and ATP Provide Energy for the Second Set of Reactions in Photosynthesis Dark Reactions In the Light Independent Process, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (or water for aquatic/marine organisms) is captured and modified by the addition of Hydrogen to form carbohydrates (general fo
