Q.
Select the correct statement w.r.t. Chemiosmotic hypothesis.
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a
Protons move by active transport for the generation of ATP
b
It does not require establishment of proton gradient
c
Movement of Protons is by facilitated diffusion to generate ATP
d
Splitting of the water molecule decreases the proton concentration in the lumen of thylakoids.
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
The CF0 part of ATP synthetase is embedded in the thylakoid membrane and forms a transmembrane channel that carries out facilitated diffusion of protons across the membrane. Chemiosmosis requires a membrane, a proton pump, a proton gradient and ATP synthase.
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