Which Process Is Most Directly Driven by Light Energy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which process is most directly driven by light energy?

• A) creation of a pH gradient by pumping protons across the thylakoid membrane
• B) reduction of NADP+ molecules
• C) transfer of energy from pigment molecule to pigment molecule
• D) ATP synthesis

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Junction

A point where two or more elements meet or connect, especially in the context of biological structures.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within presynaptic nerve terminals that contain neurotransmitters, critical for transmission of nerve impulses.

Exocytosis

The process by which a cell transports secretory products through the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane and then into the extracellular environment.