Multiple choice

Which process is most directly driven by light energy?

  1. Creation of a pH gradient by pumping protons across thethylakoid membrane

  2. Carbon fixation in the stroma

  3. Reduction of NADP-molecules

  4. Removal of electrons from chlorophyll molecules

  5. ATP synthesis

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorophyll absorb a photon of light molecule, causing the electrons to become excited and move to a higher energylevel.these high energy level can flow along one of two pathways giving cyclic electron flow or noncyclic electron flow