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  • Light Reactions of Photosynthesis: ATP, NADPH & Oxygen Explained
    The light reactions of photosynthesis produce three main products:

    1. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate): This is the energy currency of cells. It's a high-energy molecule used to power various cellular processes.

    2. NADPH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate): This is a reducing agent, carrying high-energy electrons that are used to power the Calvin cycle (the dark reactions).

    3. Oxygen (O2): This is a byproduct of the light reactions. It's produced when water molecules are split to provide the electrons for the electron transport chain.

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