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Descriptions of the Light & Dark Reactions of Photosynthesis
Describe what is happening in the LIGHT REACTIONS (or Light Dependent Reactions) pictured above. Be
sure to include what the reactants are (what is needed to start the reactions) and what the products are
(what is created as a result of the reactions).
Describe what is happening in the DARK REACTIONS (or Light Independent Reactions or Calvin Cycle)
pictured above. Be sure to include what the reactants are (what is needed to start the reactions) and
what the products are (what is created as a result of the reactions).