NEET Biology question

Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants NEET

The proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane is very important because

(A)Building up of the proton gradient releases energy
(B)Building up of the proton gradient increases the pH towards the lumen side
(C)Breakdown of the proton gradient releases CO2
(D)Breakdown of the proton gradient releases energyCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

It is the breakdown (dissipation) of the proton gradient — protons flowing back

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