Unlocking Solar Energy: How Chloroplasts Harness Light For Life
Chloroplasts capture sun’s energy through chlorophyll, a green pigment. When light strikes chlorophyll, it excites electrons, which transfer along a chain, releasing energy used to create ATP and NADPH. These energy carriers are then used in the Calvin cycle to convert carbon dioxide into glucose, providing plants with their food source. Photosynthesis: The Vital Alchemy…