Photosystem Primary electron acceptor Chlorophyll molecule Reaction center Light Stroma Thylakoid space Thylakoid membrane H₂O 0₂ + 2H+ Figure 5.12 Light energy is absorbed by a chlorophyll molecule and is passed along a pathway to other chlorophyll molecules. The energy culminates in a molecule of chlorophyll found in the reaction center. The energy "excites" one of its electrons enough to leave the molecule and be transferred to a nearby primary electron acceptor. A molecule of water splits to release an electron, which is needed to replace the one donated. Oxygen and hydrogen ions are also formed from the splitting of water.

Photosystem Primary electron acceptor Chlorophyll molecule Reaction center Light Stroma Thylakoid space Thylakoid membrane H₂O 0₂ + 2H+ Figure 5.12 Light energy is absorbed by a chlorophyll molecule and is passed along a pathway to other chlorophyll molecules. The energy culminates in a molecule of chlorophyll found in the reaction center. The energy "excites" one of its electrons enough to leave the molecule and be transferred to a nearby primary electron acceptor. A molecule of water splits to release an electron, which is needed to replace the one donated. Oxygen and hydrogen ions are also formed from the splitting of water.

Biochemistry

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Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Chapter21: Photosynthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18P: The Overall Free Energy Change for Photosynthetic NADP+ Reduction What is the overall free energy...

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