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Published on: August 12, 2026
The proton gradient created across the thylakoid membrane in chloroplast
A
Increases pH of lumen
Only
Only
B
Breaks due to movement of protons from lumen to stroma
Both and
Both and
C
Breaks due to active transport of 
through 
particle The correct statements is/are Only
through particle The correct statements is/are Only
D
Only
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The proton gradient is important because it is the breakdown of this gradient that leads to release of energy. The gradient is broken down due to the movement of protons across the membrane to the stroma through the transmembrane channel of the 
of the ATPase.
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