Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
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ISBN: 9781323717271
Author: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 10.2, Problem 3CC
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To determine: The rate of ATP synthesis in chloroplasts when a compound makes the membrane more permeable to hydrogen ions that are added.

Concept introduction: ATP synthase synthesizes ATP in chloroplast by the action of Chemiosmosis. “Chemiosmosis is the movement of ions across a semi permeable membrane”. In photosynthesis or cellular respiration, ATP synthesis occurs because of the movement of hydrogen ions over a membrane.

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