Cyclic phosphorylation is stimulated by:
Correct answer: B. High level of NADPH
- A. Low level of NADPH
- B. High level of NADPH
- C. Low light intensity
- D. High light intensity
Explanation
Cyclic phosphorylation is a process that occurs in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, where electrons are recycled within the photosystem to generate ATP without producing NADPH. It is stimulated by a high level of NADPH because this indicates that the cell has sufficient reducing agents and needs more ATP to maintain balance in the energy supply. Therefore, when NADPH levels are high, the demand for ATP increases, leading to the activation of cyclic phosphorylation. The other options are incorrect because:Low level of NADPH would not stimulate cyclic phosphorylation as it indicates a shortage of reducing power needed for other processes.Low light intensity affects the overall efficiency of photosynthesis but does not specifically trigger cyclic phosphorylation.High light intensity could lead to increased overall activity but does not directly correlate with the stimulation of cyclic phosphorylation as it depends more on the ATP/NADPH ratio than light intensity alone.
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