Question

Choose the event that correctly completes the flowchart showing how ATP is formed during photosynthesis.

A.)H+ ions flow into the thylakoid.

B.)H+ ions flow out of the thylakoid.

C.)ATP gains a phosphate group

D.)ATP loses a phosphate group.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Correct answer: B) H+ ions flow out of the thylakoid.

It is the flowing of H+ ions through the ATP synthase from inside of the thylakoid to the outside of the thylakoid that allows for the phosphate group to be added to ADP molecules, forming ATP molecules by the ATP synthase. This flow of H+ ions is promoted by the increase of H+ ions inside of the thylakoid, increasing the H+ ions gradient.