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In the diagram given below what is label A,B and C. What type of phosphorylation is possible in this?


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Introduction :

The above diagram represents cyclic photophosphorylation as only photosystem I is functional and results in the production of ATP. It takes place in the stroma lamellae when only light of wavelengths beyond 680 nm are available for excitation.

Label -A :

The part labelled A in the diagram is electron acceptor.
This electron acceptor accepts the electron from excited PS700

Label - B :

The part labelled B in the diagram is Electron transport system.
The part labelled C in the diagram is Chlorophyll P700.

Summary :

Cyclic photophosphorylation


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