Cyclic photophosphorylation results in the synthesis of which of the following products?
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Correct answer: ATP only
Cyclic photophosphorylation involves only PS I and the electron is circulated back to the system. Since PS II and NADP reductase are absent in the stroma lamellae where this occurs, only ATP is synthesized, and no NADPH or oxygen is produced.
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