🌿 Advanced Photosynthesis: Mechanistic Understanding
Explore the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis through interactive simulations. Discover how plants convert light energy into chemical energy through light reactions, Calvin cycle, and photorespiration pathways.
⚡ Light Reactions (Thylakoid Membrane)
Discover how light energy is converted to chemical energy (ATP and NADPH)
🌟 Light Reactions Overview
Light reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane and convert light energy into chemical energy. Watch the simulation below and navigate through the questions to understand how this complex biochemical machinery works.
🧬 Thylakoid Membrane Simulation
Question 1 of 19
Step 1
Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?
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⚗️ Molecule Tracker
ATP0
NADPH0
Glucose0
CO₂ Used0
🌡️ Environment
Temperature: 25°C
Light: 100%
CO₂: 400 ppm
✅ Identified Variables
Start identifying variables to see them here!
💡 Tips
• Click on masked variables (?) to reveal them
• Drag molecules to complete reactions
• Adjust temperature to see photorespiration
• Higher temperatures favor oxygen binding