Q. Cyclic photophosphorylation results in the formation of
A) ATP and NADPH
B) ATP, NADPH and O₂
C) ATP
D) NADPH
Explanation
[Solution from source] In cyclic photophosphorylation only PS I works and electrons return to the same reaction centre, so only ATP is made. NADPH and O₂ come from the non-cyclic pathway, which involves PS II and water splitting. Answer (3).
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