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Reactions
series ofbiochemicalreactions in
photosynthesisthat requirelight energy
that is captured by light-absorbing
pigments (such aschlorophyll) to be
converted intochemical energyin the
form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
and NADPH (nicotinamide adenine
dinucleotide phosphate).
Inphotosynthesis,
Cytochrome
These
In
Cyclic
The Process
(Nicotinamide adenine
dinucleotide phosphate) is used to help
turn the carbon dioxide into glucose. It
is used as reducing power for the
biosynthetic reactions in theCalvin
cycleto assimilate carbon dioxide.
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