This page addresses the complex processes of photosynthesis, focusing on the roles of the Light Harvesting Complex (LHC) and Photosystem II (PSII). It covers the absorption of light, the structure and...This page addresses the complex processes of photosynthesis, focusing on the roles of the Light Harvesting Complex (LHC) and Photosystem II (PSII). It covers the absorption of light, the structure and function of various components, and the generation of energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. These processes involve intricate reactions, including charge separation and electron transfer, to convert solar energy into chemical energy.
This page discusses the chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in chloroplasts, supported by observations that light illumination increases the alkalinity of the surrounding medium due to proton pumping...This page discusses the chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in chloroplasts, supported by observations that light illumination increases the alkalinity of the surrounding medium due to proton pumping. It describes how altering the thylakoid pH by using acidic mediums allows chloroplasts to synthesize ATP in alkaline conditions with ADP and inorganic phosphate, showcasing the role of the proton gradient in ATP production even in the absence of light.
