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  • Light-Dependent Reactions: Location and Process in Photosynthesis
    The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Chloroplast: The organelle within plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

    * Thylakoid: A system of interconnected flattened sacs within the chloroplast.

    * Thylakoid membrane: The membrane that encloses the thylakoid lumen.

    The light-dependent reactions utilize light energy to produce ATP and NADPH, which are then used in the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) to produce sugars.

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