| A | B |
|---|
| light-independent reactions | set of reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light energy |
| light-dependent reactions | set of reactions in photosynthesis that use energy from light to produce ATP and NADPH |
| pigment | light absorbing compounds |
| chlorophyll | the principal pigment in plants |
| thylakoid | saclike membranes found in chloroplasts |
| stroma | the fluid portion of the chloroplasts |
| a molecule that carries high energy electrons | NADP+ |
