Why Does the Chloroplast Utilize a Cyclic Electron Pathway as Well

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why does the chloroplast utilize a cyclic electron pathway as well as the noncyclic electron pathway?

• A)The noncyclic electron pathway does not provide enough NADPH for the cell.
• B)The noncyclic electron pathway does not provide enough oxygen for the cell.
• C)The Calvin cycle utilizes more NADPH than ATP and the cyclic electron pathway produces NADPH.
• D)The Calvin cycle utilizes more ATP than NADPH and the cyclic electron pathway produces ATP.
• E)The cyclic electron pathway only runs when oxygen is limiting.

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