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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

NADP: The Electron Supplier of Photosynthesis!

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	<li>Siblings: NADP &amp; NAD. Almost twins but NADP has an extra phosphate group. They&#39;re like two versions of the same superhero; one just has a slightly fancier cape.</li>
	<li>Mood Swings: It can be in a chill mode (oxidized) or in an excited mode (reduced).</li>
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	<li>Energy from sunlight is caught by pigment molecules in Photosystem I. Think of it like a Pokemon catching sunlight!</li>
	<li>The center of action? P700, a pair of chlorophyll molecules. They&#39;re the party hosts of Photosystem I.</li>
	<li>P700 gets so excited by the sunlight that it throws out an electron. This electron is like the party&#39;s most hyped-up guest!</li>
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	<li>Electron&#39;s First Stop: Short chain of electron buddies (carriers).</li>
	<li>Electron&#39;s Grand Destination: NADP reductase, an enzyme chillin&#39; on the stroma side of the thylakoid membrane.</li>
	<li>Celebration Moment: When the enzyme gets TWO excited el</li>
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Photosystem I &amp; II are like two besties! Electrons get excited in Photosystem II, take a fun trip via plastoquinone &amp; cytochrome b6f, and finally, plastocyanin hands them over to Photosystem I. It&#39;s like passing the baton in a relay race!

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	<li>Sometimes, NADP just can&#39;t anymore; it&#39;s all turned into reduced NADP.</li>
	<li>But worry not! Excited electrons from Photosystem I have a backup plan. They go partying with plastoquinone instead of NADP.</li>
	<li>As they return to Photosystem I via the cytochrome b6f &amp; plastocyanin route, they power up proton pumping. This eventually lets ATP be produced. This cool backup dance is called cyclic photophosphorylation.</li>
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Real-World Example: Imagine you want to make a smoothie, but you&#39;re out of bananas. You can still make a different smoothie using the strawberries you have. It&#39;s not the original plan, but it still gives you a delicious drink!

Photosynthesis isn&#39;t just a boring plant process. It&#39;s a thrilling journey of electrons, sunlit dance parties, and backup plans. Even plants know how to adapt and keep the energy flowing!

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Stay leafy, young biologist! 🍃

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