Photosynthesis Process Simulator
Interactive chloroplast cross-section showing light and dark reactions
Environmental Parameters
Animation Controls
Oxygen Production
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mL/min
Glucose Formation
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mg/hour
ATP Production
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molecules/sec
NADPH Production
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molecules/sec
Photosynthetic Efficiency
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%
Current Process
Light reactions occurring in thylakoid membranes...
Key Reactions
Light Reaction:
2H₂O + 2NADP⁺ + 3ADP + 3Pi → O₂ + 2NADPH + 3ATP
2H₂O + 2NADP⁺ + 3ADP + 3Pi → O₂ + 2NADPH + 3ATP
Calvin Cycle:
6CO₂ + 18ATP + 12NADPH → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 18ADP + 12NADP⁺
6CO₂ + 18ATP + 12NADPH → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 18ADP + 12NADP⁺