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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Light Dependent Reactions in Photosynthesis

Question 12 • 41111de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - NM-Biology - S1

Which statement best describes photophosphorylation?

Answer
A
It is the conversion of light energy to chemical energy.
B
It is the flow of hydrogen ions down a concentration gradient.
C
It is the process by which light energy is captured to form simple sugars using water and carbon dioxide and to release oxygen gas as a byproduct.
D
It is the addition of a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP using light energy absorbed during photosynthesis.

Explanation

Photophosphorylation is the process of using light energy during photosynthesis to add a phosphate group to ADP, forming ATP. Choice D describes this directly. Choice B describes hydrogen ions flowing down a concentration gradient, which helps drive ATP formation but is not the full definition of photophosphorylation.

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