Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22, Problem 19RE
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the statement, “The photosynthetic reaction centre can be compared to a battery,” is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Battery is defined as a series of electric cells (containing the positive and the negative terminals) combined, such that the positive terminal is always connected to the negative terminal.

Photosynthesis occurs in the presence of light, and water is converted to oxygen by oxidation and NADP+ is reduced to NADPH.

NADP+ + H2 NADPH + H+ + 12O2 

In a photosynthetic reaction, there is a proton gradient generation that contributes to the total potential energy production.

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