What does the chemiosmotic process in chloroplasts involve?

establishment of a proton gradient

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diffusion of electrons through the thylakoid membrane

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reduction of water to produce ATP energy

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movement of water by osmosis into the thylakoid space from the stroma

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The correct option is A
establishment of a proton gradient

This facilitates ATP synthesis.

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What does the chemiosmotic process in chloroplasts involve?

The correct option is A establishment of a proton gradient This facilitates ATP synthesis.

The correct option is A
establishment of a proton gradient

This facilitates ATP synthesis.