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  • NADPH: The Essential Coenzyme in Photosynthesis - Function & Role
    The coenzyme in photosynthesis is NADPH.

    Here's why:

    * NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is a crucial electron carrier in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

    * It receives high-energy electrons from the chlorophyll molecules in photosystems I and II.

    * These electrons are then used to power the Calvin cycle, which converts carbon dioxide into sugar.

    Other important molecules in photosynthesis:

    * ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is also a vital energy carrier in photosynthesis.

    * Rubisco is an enzyme that plays a key role in the Calvin cycle.

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