The H⁺ (Protons)accumulate in the Thylakoid Space During Electron Transport

question 30

Multiple Choice

The H⁺ (protons) accumulate in the thylakoid space during electron transport between photosystems I and II.The excess of protons in the thylakoid space

• A)enters the photorespiration pathway.
• B)raises the pH of the space until the processes stop.
• C)is small enough to diffuse back out through the lipid bilayer.
• D)converts NADP to NADPH and generates ATP in the process.
• E)moves from the thylakoid space to the stroma through the ATP synthase complex.

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