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单词 light reaction
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light reaction


light reaction

n. Any of the chemical reactions that take place as part of the first stage of photosynthesis and require the presence of light, by which energy captured from light is converted to chemical energy in the form of ATP.

light reaction

n (Botany) botany the stage of photosynthesis during which light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and transformed into chemical energy stored in ATP. Compare dark reaction
Thesaurus
Noun1.light reaction - the first stage of photosynthesis during which energy from light is used for the production of ATPphotochemical reaction - a chemical reaction produced by the action of lightphotosynthesis - synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

light reaction


light reaction

n. Any of the chemical reactions that take place as part of the first stage of photosynthesis and require the presence of light, by which energy captured from light is converted to chemical energy in the form of ATP.

light reaction

That stage of photosynthesis in which photons are captured by cells and used to supply the energy needed to synthesize carbohydrates. Chlorophyll is the light-trapping molecule of most plants. Bacteriochlorophyll is a related compound used by bacteria to capture the energy supplied by light.

light reaction


Related to light reaction: dark reaction
  • noun

Words related to light reaction

noun the first stage of photosynthesis during which energy from light is used for the production of ATP

Related Words

  • photochemical reaction
  • photosynthesis
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