Light-dependent reactions of photoynthesis include steps:
1. Excitation of photosystemsby light energy
2. Production of ATP via an electron transport chain
3. Reduction of NADP+ and the photolysis of water
Light-independent reactions include steps:
1. Carboxylation of ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)
2. Reduction of glycerate-3-phosphate
3. Regeneration of ribulose bisphosphate
The Chemical Equation of Photosynthesis:
6CO2 + 6H2O ------> C6H12O6 + 6O2
In the presence of sunlight
