- Photosynthesis is the process of using light energy to create sugars and produce oxygen
- It involves two main phases: light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions
- In the light-dependent reactions, chloroplasts capture light energy and produce ATP and NADPH
- The Calvin Cycle, or light-independent phase, uses ATP and NADPH to produce glucose from carbon dioxide
- Understanding photosynthesis is important for understanding the role of plants in the ecosystem and the Earth's oxygen production.
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