In photosynthesis, the chemiosmotic production of ATP
A) requires oxygen.
B) is similar to the production of ATP in mitochondria.
C) is done by the Calvin cycle.
D) is a result of the oxidation of glucose.

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The chemiosmotic production of ATP in photosynthesis involves the movement of protons across a membrane (in this case, the thylakoid membrane) to create a proton gradient that is used to generate ATP. This is similar to the production of ATP in mitochondria through oxidative phosphorylation.

In Photosynthesis, the Chemiosmotic Production of ATP