What is the purpose of performing a dark reaction Explain why it is.pdf
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The purpose of performing a dark reaction, specifically the Calvin-Benson cycle, is to utilize ATP and NADPH generated in light reactions to convert CO2 into carbohydrates. Including the dark reaction in the PSII activity assay is crucial because the hydrolysis of water, which occurs in PSII, is linked to the energy and protons needed for the dark reaction. This connection highlights the importance of PSII in facilitating the dark reactions.
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What is the purpose of performing a dark reaction Explain why it is.pdf
- 1. What is the purpose of performing a dark reaction? Explain why it is important to include the dark reaction in the PSII activity assay. Solution Dark reactions also called Calvin Benison Cycle, and it occurs in the stroma. This Dark reactions make use of these organic energy molecules (ATP and NADPH) produced in Light reactions. ATP provides the energy while, NADPH provides the protons required to fix the CO2(carbon dioxide) into carbohydrates. PSII activity is important the dark reaction. Because hydrolysis of water is linked with PSII.