Q. Non-cyclic photophosphorylation results in the production of

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Solution:

Non-cyclic photophosphorylation is the major pathway of light reaction of photosynthesis. It requires participation of both PS-I and PS-II. It involves photolysis of water, formation of assimilatory power ATP and and liberation of . Cyclic photophosphorylation includes only PS-I and involve ATP formation only.