In a chloroplast, where is the pH the lowest (most acidic) during active photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: The thylakoid space
During the light reactions, protons are pumped from the stroma into the thylakoid lumen. This accumulation of H⁺ ions creates a high concentration (low pH), establishing the electrochemical gradient used to synthesize ATP.
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