The synthesis of ATP by photophosphorylation depends on a pair of coupled reactions. One involves an electron transport chain and the second involves ATP synthase. Describe the second coupled reaction that involves the ATP synthase. Which process or reaction is exergonic and which is endergonic
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This reaction occurs as protons flow down their electrochemical gradient through the ATP synthase enzyme, providing the energy required for the synthesis of ATP. The process can be represented as follows: ADP + Pi + H+ → ATP + H2O In this pair of coupled Show more…
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