Topic 4 Photosynthesis: Chemiosmosis in Chloroplasts Flashcards
1
Q
- Uses H+ gradient to generate ATP
A
Chemiosmosis
2
Q
- H+ ions accumulated inside thylakoids
a. Here H+ are released into lumen when water is split by PSII
b. H+ carried into lumen from stroma by cytochrome between PSII and PSI
A
Step 1
3
Q
- pH and electrical gradient created with pH of 5
A
Step 2
4
Q
- ATP synthase generated ATP
a. ADP is phosphorylated with Pi to form ATP, 3 H+ are required to make 1 ATP
A
Step 3
5
Q
- Calvin Cycle produces 2 G3P using NADPH, CO2, and ATP
a. At end of ETC following PSI, 2 electrons produce NADPH
A
Step 4