The energy generated in the first electron transfer chain in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is used to ____.
A) split water into oxygen, hydrogen ions, and electrons
B) generate NADPH
C) power the ATP synthase enzyme to produce ATP
D) pump hydrogen ions into the thylakoid compartment
E) generate glucose

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The energy generated in the first electron transfer chain is used to pump hydrogen ions into the thylakoid compartment, creating a proton gradient that is later used to power ATP synthase for ATP production.

The Energy Generated in the First Electron Transfer Chain in the Light-Dependent