The synthesis of ATP in chloroplasts uses a proton gradient similar to the one used in mitochondria.

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Both chloroplasts and mitochondria utilize a proton gradient across their membranes to drive the synthesis of ATP, a process known as chemiosmosis. In chloroplasts, this gradient is established across the thylakoid membrane during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, while in mitochondria, it is established across the inner mitochondrial membrane during cellular respiration.

The Synthesis of ATP in Chloroplasts Uses a Proton Gradient