-If the interior of the thylakoid were not a sealed compartment, ________.
A)there would be no location for the electron transport chain
B)light would not be able to reach the photosystems
C)water could not be split
D)the proton gradient could not be maintained

Question

-If the interior of the thylakoid were not a sealed compartment, ________.
A)there would be no location for the electron transport chain 
B)light would not be able to reach the photosystems 
C)water could not be split 
D)the proton gradient could not be maintained

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proton gradient is essential for ATP synthesis during photosynthesis, and it relies on the thylakoid being a sealed compartment to maintain the gradient across the membrane.

-If the Interior of the Thylakoid Were Not a Sealed