The Chloroplast: Photosynthetic Structures in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

The Chloroplast: Photosynthetic Structures in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

This text discusses the light-capturing organelle, called the chloroplast. In this excerpt, the location of photosynthetic steps within this specialized structure are described. Read Photosynthesis, Photosynthetic Structures, and Light-Independent Reactions for the complete article.

Topics

  • chlorophylls
  • photosystems
  • electrochemical gradient
  • NADPH
  • NADH
  • ATP
  • photosynthesis
  • electron transport system
  • chloroplast