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Multiple Choice
Which of the following reactions is directly associated with Photosystem I in the process of photosynthesis?
A
Photolysis of water
B
ATP synthesis via chemiosmosis
C
Carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle
D
Reduction of NADP+ to NADPH
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that photosynthesis occurs in two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. Photosystem I is part of the light-dependent reactions.
Recognize that Photosystem I is primarily involved in the process of converting light energy into chemical energy, specifically in the form of NADPH.
Identify the role of Photosystem I: it absorbs light energy, which excites electrons to a higher energy level.
These high-energy electrons are then transferred through a series of proteins in the thylakoid membrane, ultimately reducing NADP+ to NADPH.
Conclude that the reduction of NADP+ to NADPH is the reaction directly associated with Photosystem I, as it provides the reducing power needed for the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis.