what are the two stages of photosynthesis called
TOP. THE MAIN EVENTS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS (higher level). Photosynthesis takes place in two stages; the light stage and the dark stage. The light stage needs light so it is called the light-dependent stage. The dark stage is called the light-independent stage. TOP. THE LIGHT STAGE. The light stage takes place in the chloroplast s thylakoid membranes. The events of the light stage are as follows: 1. Light Absorption: All the colours of white light (except green light) are absorbed by pigments in the chloroplast.