What is the difference between cyclic and noncyclic electron transport?

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Cyclic electron transport:
Cyclically flowing electrons result in the production of ATP.
Non-cyclic electron transport:
It is the photophosphorylation process that results in the movement of the electrons in a non-cyclic manner.
Differences between cyclic and non-cyclic electron transport chains:
Cyclic electron transport Non-cyclicconditions electron transport
It is found in anaerobic conditions.
It is found in aerobic condition.
2. It takes place in the thylakoid membrane where only photosystem II is involved. 2. It takes place in the thylakoid membrane where both photosystems I and II are involved.
3. Photolysis does not occur in this case. 3. Photolysis takes place in this case.
4. The movement of electrons is cyclic. 4. The movement of electrons is linear.

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Cyclic electron transport	Non-cyclicconditions electron transport
It is found in anaerobic conditions.	It is found in aerobic condition.
2. It takes place in the thylakoid membrane where only photosystem II is involved.	2. It takes place in the thylakoid membrane where both photosystems I and II are involved.
3. Photolysis does not occur in this case.	3. Photolysis takes place in this case.
4. The movement of electrons is cyclic.	4. The movement of electrons is linear.