Importance of Cyclic and Noncyclic Photophosphorylation

Asked by Siddharth Sid · 2 years ago

What is the importance of cyclic and noncyclic photophosphorylation in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

1 Answer

Cyclic photophosphorylation helps in the generation of ATP for the Calvin cycle, which is essential for the synthesis of carbohydrates. Noncyclic photophosphorylation plays a crucial role in producing both ATP and NADPH, which are used in the dark reactions to convert CO2 into glucose during photosynthesis.

NEET Faculty · 2 years ago

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