Question

List two ways that the Light Dependent reactions are similar to the production of ATP in the Mitochondria.

Answer 1

The process of ATP synthesis in both chloroplast and mitochondria is similar:

1. Generation of electrochemical gradient across the membrane: The movement of electrons generates a difference in the concentration of protons across the membrane in both organelle. Due to this, an electrochemical gradient is established.

2. Movement of protons or hydrogen ions through ATP synthase: The generation of electrochemical gradient leads to the movement of options across the membrane through embedded ATP synthase enzyme.

Thus, ATP production in both the organelles is similar.