Which of the following processes would be most directly affected if a thylakoid membrane is punctured so that the interior of the thylakoid is no longer separated from the stroma?
A) splitting of water
B) flow of electrons from photosystem II to photosystem I
C) synthesis of ATP
D) reduction of NADP+

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The synthesis of ATP in the chloroplasts occurs via chemiosmosis, which relies on the creation of a proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane. If the thylakoid membrane is punctured, this proton gradient cannot be maintained, directly affecting ATP synthesis.

Which of the Following Processes Would Be Most Directly Affected