Difference between Cyclic and Non-Cyclic Photophosphorylation
In non-cyclic...
Question
In non-cyclic photophosphorylation there is photolysis of 12 water molecules. How many H+ are formed?
A
24 H+
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B
36 H+
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C
12 H+
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D
32 H+
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Solution
The correct option is A 24 H+
When a single molecule of water is photolysed, two molecules of H+ ions are formed. Thus, if 12 molecules of water are involved, 24 molecules of H+ are produced