What Is the Purpose of Cyclic Electron Flow

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of cyclic electron flow?

• A) to prevent the formation of NADPH and excessive reactive oxygen species
• B) to prevent the loss of light energy when the ATP production pathway is saturated
• C) to ensure that all of the energy harvested by the sun is converted into ATP
• D) to protect the cell when CO₂is unavailable and the Calvin cycle is not operating
• E) to increase the net production of ATP in times when CO₂is unavailable

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