Question

What would happen if the electron transport system in the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis was disabled for some reason?

Answer 1

The electron transport system in the light dependent reaction of photosynthesis is the one that is responsible for the production of electrons that are used as precursor for NADPH production. The NADPH and the other products that are made during the light dependent reaction are used during the dark reaction to produce sugar molecules. So, if the electron transport is disabled, glucose molecule will not be produced during the dark reaction.<span />

Answer 2

If the electron transport system did not work, electrons from PSII would not be transferred to PSI. Ferredoxin would then have no electrons to transfer to NADP+ so NADPH would not be produced. This would also affect the light-independent reaction of photosynthesis because NADPH is needed in this reaction.