PHASE 1: ACTIVE RECALL PROTOCOL 1. Explain the specific mechanism by which chlorophyll absorbs light energy during the light-dependent reactions. 2. Compare the roles of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin Cycle. 3. Describe how stomata regulate gas exchange and water loss in leaves. 4. Analyze the impact of varying carbon dioxide concentrations on the overall rate of photosynthesis. 5. Trace the pathway of an electron from its release in Photosystem II to its final destination. PHASE 2: SKELETON NOTES GENERATION ### 1. Light-Dependent Reactions * Chlorophyll absorbs light energy within the ______. * Water molecules split (photolysis) to release ______ as a vital byproduct. * The electron transport chain generates ______ and NADPH. ### 2. The Calvin Cycle (Light-Independent Reactions) * The enzyme ______ catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide. * The cycle requires continuous input of energy molecules produced in the first phase to synthesize ______. PHASE 3: ANSWER KEY 1. Thylakoid membrane 2. Oxygen 3. ATP 4. RuBisCO 5. Glucose