Question
Differentiate between:
Light reaction and Dark reaction
Light reaction and Dark reaction
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Answer
| Light reaction | Dark reaction |
| It takes place in the presence of light. | It does not require light. |
| It occurs in the thylakoid membranes of the grana. | It occurs in the stroma. |
| It is largely a photochemical change, requiring light energy. | It is a series of biochemical changes. |
| Light energy is converted to chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH_(2). | Carbon dioxide is converted to carbohydrate (Glucose) |
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