Chapter 9.2 Part 3 - NADPH & NADP+

NADP+

• is an electron carrier

• is an electron denier

The electron (-) is attracted to NADP+ because

• opposites attract

• NADP+ has great pick up lines

• NADP+ is very good looking

Why is NADP+ compared to a flat bed truck?

• it is big

• it carries electrons to a destination just like a truck

• it needs a special license just like a truck

What specific atom is carrying the electrons?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

Which reaction of photosynthesis creates the electrons?

• Light Dependent

• Calvin Cycle

Which reaction of photosynthesis uses the carried electron?

• Light Dependent

• Calvin Cycle

The electron are used in the Calvin Cycle to make

• glucose

• water

• Oxygen