What Is the Role of Electron Transfer Phosphorylation in the Light-Dependent

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is the role of electron transfer phosphorylation in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• A) to provide electrons for NADH
• B) to accept energy from glucose
• C) to accept electrons from electron transport
• D) to provide kinetic energy for ATP synthase
• E) to donate electrons for electron transport

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Definitions:

Reduction

A chemical process where a molecule, atom, or ion acquires electrons or undergoes a reduction in its oxidation state.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Reduction

A chemical reaction that involves the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Oxidizing

Refers to the process of losing electrons or increasing the oxidation state of a molecule, atom, or ion in a chemical reaction.