NEETBotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants
Where do protons accumulate within the chloroplast?
Options
- AIn the stroma
- BIn the lumen
- CIn the intermembrane space
- DIn the cytoplasm
Correct answer
B. In the lumen
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.