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Which one of the following is not true regarding the release of energy during ATP synthesis through chemiosmosis? It involves:

  1. A
    Breakdown of proton gradient
  2. B
    Breakdown of electron gradient
  3. C
    Movement of protons across the membrane to the stroma
  4. D
    Reduction of NADP to on the stroma side of the membrane

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Chemiosmosis requires a membrane, a proton pump, a proton gradient, and ATP synthase.Energy is released when the proton gradient is broken down as protons move through the channel.Incorrect statement: There is no "electron gradient" involved in the direct synthesis of ATP; electrons are part of the transport chain that creates the proton gradient.Protons move from the lumen to the stroma.NADP reduction occurs on the stroma side, contributing to the gradient.

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Which one of the following is not true regarding the release of energy during ATP synthesis through chemiosmosis? It involves:
A
Breakdown of proton gradient
B
Breakdown of electron gradient
C
Movement of protons across the membrane to the stroma
D
Reduction of NADP to on the stroma side of the membrane

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