NEETBotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants
Where is the NADP reductase enzyme located?
Options
- AIn the lumen
- BOn the stroma side of the membrane
- CIn the cytoplasm
- DIn the nucleus
Correct answer
B. On the stroma side of the membrane
Step-by-step solution
The NADP reductase enzyme is located on the stroma side of the membrane . Along with electrons that come from the acceptor of electrons of PS I, protons are necessary for the reduction of NADP+ to NADPH+ H+ . These protons are also removed from the stroma. Hence, within the chloroplast, protons in the stroma decrease in number, while in the lumen there is accumulation of protons. This creates a proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane as well as a measurable decrease in pH in the lumen. Hence, within the chlor