A species of plant is found to use both cyclic and noncyclic photophosphorylation.Which outcome is most likely for this plant if cyclic photophosphorylation is completely inhibited?
A) It will not experience any change that can be observed in its outward appearance.
B) It will grow taller and heavier than normal.
C) It will experience impaired growth and development.
D) It will produce leaves with much greater surface area.
E) It will produce more branches with greater numbers of leaves per plant.

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Cyclic photophosphorylation produces ATP and not NADPH, while non-cyclic photophosphorylation produces both ATP and NADPH. Therefore, if cyclic photophosphorylation is inhibited, the plant will have less ATP available for processes such as growth and development, which could lead to impaired growth and development.

A Species of Plant Is Found to Use Both Cyclic