3 concepts
Introduction to Light Energy
All electromagnetic radiation, or light energy, travels at a particular wavelength and carries a certain amount of energy.
Absorption of Light
Pigments, like chlorophyll and carotenoids, absorb and reflect light at a certain region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Processes of the Light-Dependent Reactions
Light-dependent reactions, which take place in photosystem I and II, convert solar energy into NADPH and ATP.