How many protons are required to be pumped through the ATP synthase to produce one molecule of ATP in the chloroplast?
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Correct answer: 2
According to the standard NCERT interpretation of chemiosmosis in plants, for every ATP synthesized, 2H+ (protons) pass through the CF0 channel from the lumen to the stroma down the electrochemical gradient.
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