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What type of phosphorylation occurs in the presence of light?

Options

  1. AChemiosmotic phosphorylation
  2. BPhotophosphorylation
  3. CSubstrate-level phosphorylation
  4. DOxidative phosphorylation

Correct answer

B. Photophosphorylation

Step-by-step solution

Photophosphorylation is the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate in the presence of light. When the two photosystems work in a series, first PS II and then the PS I, a process called non-cyclic photo-phosphorylation occurs. The two photosystems are connected through an electron transport chain, as seen earlier – in the Z scheme. Both ATP and NADPH + H+ are synthesised by this kind of electron flow. When only PS I is functional, the electron is circulated within the photosystem and the phosphorylation o

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